I think that the general absolution thing could be developed with a proper theology. We have absolution at the beginning of Mass, but it has always been the practice that it removes venial sins but not mortal sins, but it would remove mortal sins if the Church said it did. It would have to be understood that:
1. This does not remove the obligation to confess sins, but it serves as a more frequent absolution in between confessions.
2. It does not apply to people who are in habitual sin, such as someone married outside the Church or a mafia hitman or abortionist.
I am not sure that this is a good idea, but I think that it is a good discussion for the Church to have. Would it result in a holier Church or in a more functionalist Church where people do not go to Confession and do not even have imperfect contrition but just keep committing sins and receiving cheap grace?
The stars of Hollywood and other influencers, are in general ignorant of world events. They say what will garner them the most hits or boost their ratings.
There are more blind guides and blind fools in Hollywood than those running Chinese "re-education" camps.
Sadly, people are foolish enough to listen and follow them, not realizing that these Hollywood folks care nothing for them, to Hollywood they are only worth the money spent by them on the trash they pedal.
It was Joe Stalin who said, I don't care who has the most votes. I care about who counts the votes.
How is marrying your brother's widow immoral? doesn't that imply your brother is dead??
I think that the general absolution thing could be developed with a proper theology. We have absolution at the beginning of Mass, but it has always been the practice that it removes venial sins but not mortal sins, but it would remove mortal sins if the Church said it did. It would have to be understood that:
1. This does not remove the obligation to confess sins, but it serves as a more frequent absolution in between confessions.
2. It does not apply to people who are in habitual sin, such as someone married outside the Church or a mafia hitman or abortionist.
I am not sure that this is a good idea, but I think that it is a good discussion for the Church to have. Would it result in a holier Church or in a more functionalist Church where people do not go to Confession and do not even have imperfect contrition but just keep committing sins and receiving cheap grace?
The stars of Hollywood and other influencers, are in general ignorant of world events. They say what will garner them the most hits or boost their ratings.
There are more blind guides and blind fools in Hollywood than those running Chinese "re-education" camps.
Sadly, people are foolish enough to listen and follow them, not realizing that these Hollywood folks care nothing for them, to Hollywood they are only worth the money spent by them on the trash they pedal.