Harry,

Wither you are Christian or not, the concept of Jesus absolving one of sins
is an excellent concept. It allows the person to acknowledge their faults
and sins, make amends if necessary, and free the burden of these "sins" or
faults from their soul, conscience or "back".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confession

It is used by therapist and 12 step groups as part of the healing process.

It is one of the reasons why I am amazed at the knowledge and understanding
of humanity shown by Jesus and/or his disciples when forming the early
church and writing the Gospels.

It really doesn't matter if you are a Christian or not, the Bible is an
excellent roadmap to live by.





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Wm Shakespeare Smithers wrote:
Harry,
You have stated many times you celebrate the holiday of Christmas,
even
though you are not a Christian. I am sure I can Google it up very
easily.


I don't give a crap what you google up.
I'm not a Christian. I do not pray to or through Jesus, nor do I
have even
the slightest belief that Jesus was who Christians claim. I
certainly
don't "celebrate the holiday" of Christmas in any sort of
"Christian" way.

Yes, I admire Christmas decorations, and I like a lot of the
classical
Christmas music. I even sometimes go to a church for reasons you do
not
know.

To be absolved of your sins you must in your heart truly repent.
Otherwise,
it is just you trying to buy your way into heaven.



I understand the Christian concept of absolution, but I've not been able
to figure out how Christians absolve themselves for sins against their
fellow man.

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