The Seal of Confession: Matt Maslin on the Dangers of Confession Secrecy
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The findings of the Royal Commission revealed that abuse in church-run care was even more severe than in state-run institutions, underscoring significant shortcomings in church practices. There are concerns, particularly regarding the Anglican prayer book’s strict instruction that priests are never permitted to disclose anything shared during confession, regardless of the circumstances. Matt Maslin from Laidlaw College joins Andrew Urquhart to explore the dangers of a priest's silence in cases of criminal confessions, highlighting how this practice can harm victims and why change is urgently needed.
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