Why are liberal states increasingly targeting Catholic confession seals?

[CyberGhost615]

[Abbycado]

Absolute Secrecy: The seal admits of no exceptions whatsoever; a priest cannot break it for any reason, including threats, duress, or to prevent serious crimes or legal consequences

Automatic Excommunication: Any priest who intentionally violates the sacramental seal incurs an automatic excommunication (latae sententiae), which can only be lifted by the Holy See.

Scope of the Seal: The rule applies strictly to the priest hearing the confession, but it also extends to anyone who might overhear it or act as an interpreter

Historical Dedication: Over the centuries, numerous clergy—such as St. John Nepomuk—have suffered imprisonment, torture, and martyrdom rather than break the confidence of the confessional

Legal Status: While historically respected by civil law through clergy-penitent privilege in many jurisdictions, the absolute nature of the seal increasingly faces legal and legislative challenges regarding mandatory reporting laws

So, that’s how they get away with raping little boys?

[Agape93]

Wait so your issue is that ONE state, is making priests report child rape?

[strateguy632]

so they will report which are the ones attacking children. and punish those who hide the crime. the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) challenged the washington state law, arguing it violated First Amendment religious freedoms by treating clergy differently than other privileged professions like lawyers or doctors. the liberals lost.

[Just_Ken]

It's really all about control. No one is going to confess to a priest if it can then be revealed to police or a court of law regardless if a criminal act has taken place.

Catholicism with its anti-abortion stance, pro family and conservative values is seen a big threat by liberals.

[exitseven]

They do not believe in God. It runs counter to Communist doctrine.

[Anonymous]

Source?

[CyberGhost615]

Washington’s SB 5375