Why do Catholics have confession, but not Protestants? Could a Protestant confess to a Catholic priest?
The whole basis for the Protestant Reformation was that man does not need an intercessor between the individual and God. Protestants do not believe that you need to confess your sins to a priest who replies on God's behalf. A Protestant believes that man can directly confess to God.
The Short Answer
The whole basis for the Protestant Reformation was that man does not need an intercessor between the individual and God. Protestants do not believe that you need to confess your sins to a priest who replies on God's behalf. A Protestant believes that man can directly confess to God.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Protestant, need, confess
This explanation focuses on protestant, need, confess and spans 49 words across 3 sentences. At 28% below the average Animals explanation (68 words), the answer takes a direct, no-frills approach — sometimes the simplest explanation is the most effective.
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The explanation opens with: “The whole basis for the Protestant Reformation was that man does not need an intercessor between the individual and God.” It then elaboratesultimately building toward a complete picture across 3 connected points.
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Is there a simple explanation for why catholics have confession, but not protestants? could a protestant confess to a catholic priest?
The whole basis for the Protestant Reformation was that man does not need an intercessor between the individual and God. Protestants do not believe that you need to confess your sins to a priest who replies on God's behalf. A Protestant believes…
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