Primarily Christianity and Islamism
Confession is good for the soul. In the Baptist church each member is their own priest and can pray for forgiveness directly to God. Confession to a person is not required to receive forgiveness from God. Now that said, counseling in the church is an important part of every pastor's duties.
The most important part of confession is sincerely acknowledging and taking responsibility for one's actions, expressing remorse, and making a commitment to change or seek forgiveness. It is about being honest and genuine in seeking reconciliation and making amends for any harm caused.
the sacrament of reconciliation or penance
According to Christian beliefs, God can forgive sins without confession, but confession is often seen as a way to seek forgiveness and reconcile with God.
Forgiveness, love, brotherhood, helping the poor and needy, confession, etc.
It never was. We receieve forgiveness when we accept Christ as our saviour, and confess that He is God, Creator, Lord of all.
I supplicated for the Lord's forgiveness, so I went to confession.
Catholics participate in the sacrament of confession to seek forgiveness for their sins and to reconcile with God and the Church. Confession allows them to acknowledge their wrongdoings, receive spiritual guidance, and experience the healing power of God's mercy.
Priests typically go to confession regularly, often once a week or more, to seek forgiveness for their sins and to renew their spiritual commitment.
There are many forgiveness rituals depending on which faith one belongs to. Roman Catholics believe in the sacrament of confession. Native faiths believe in actual sacrifice of small animals. Other Christian faiths believe in repentance but, not necessarily confession to another human as Catholics practice.
No, confession is still practiced by many religions and individuals as a way to seek forgiveness for their sins or wrongdoings. It is seen as a way to bring about spiritual healing and reconciliation with oneself and the divine.
The other two names for confession are penance and reconciliation. These terms are often used interchangeably in Christian denominations to refer to the sacrament of confessing sins and receiving forgiveness.