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That is actully a pretty significant difference. Thank you for sharing that . I didn't realize the difference in the rites. I have fewer difficulities with that concept than the RC one.

I believe that God demands repentance. We need to see our sin and turn from it. I believe that true repetence is a gift from God.

The priest does not block true repentance by his presence , that is why I do not have strong opposition to it. If it is based on doing penence then I do. Jesus paid the price fully for every sin of mine ..past present and future..So the debt is already paid.

So how does that fit John 20:21-23?

"Jesus said to them again, 'Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.' And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.