Because, like the Baptism which itself ushers into the salvation of Christ, forgiveness takes a personal element to confer. The Church is about human agents acting in God’s name to carry out the purposes of the mission of the glory God.
And thus one cannot baptize themselves, another person has to say the words while pouring water over their heads. Similarly, one cannot be forgiven until a person with the authority to forgive sins in the name of Jesus says you are absolved.
Additionally, there are several places in scripture where Jesus specifically instructs the Apostles to forgive sins, and to have the authority in his name to do so.
I can see about the Apostles doing that but was just wondering about priests absolving sin is all ....
Well that's the fallacy...For the reality, the truth, go to the scriptures...
We don't need an unbiblical priest to forgive or absolve our sins...Christians and non Christians alike go straight to the throne of God...
Heb_4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Come unto a priest??? How absurd...
Mat 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Mat 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Mat 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.