Indulgences
No document ever freed Catholics of punishment for sins. You are probably thinking of indulgences. Indulgences themselves are based on the spiritual disciplines of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. These spiritual disciplines along with confession, good intentions, and prayer for the Holy Father are what are required to gain a plenary indulgence. At some periods in history, there have been incidences of unscrupulous people forging documents declaring indulgences, perhaps this is what you are thinking of. Currently all Indulgences are contained in the Enchiridion of Indulgences or (in English) known as the Manual of Indulgences or Handbook of Indulgences. (see below).
Indulgences can be earned by doing certain spiritual exercises, such as pilgrimages, to lessen the punishment for sins.
Roman Catholic AnswerCertainly Catholics believe in lust, it is one of the capital sins and has its own paragraphs in the Catechism. They are called "capital" sins because they engender other sins and vices.
Yes, but technically, we confess our sins to God through the priest.
Slaves were prevented from learning how to read or write. Slave owners were freed of punishment for beating their slaves. Slave owners were freed of punishment for murder of their slaves.
Slaves were prevented from learning how to read or write. Slave owners were freed of punishment for beating their slaves. Slave owners were freed of punishment for murder of their slaves.
The only unforgivable sin is a sin for which you are unrepentant.
By forgiving them their sins, even as they forgive you for yours.
Belief in Jesus Christ and acceptance of his sacrifice for our sins are what excuses us from eternal punishment. Christians believe that through faith in Jesus, our sins are forgiven and we are granted eternal life.
Jesus Christ forgives the sins of anyone who believes and asks for forgiveness.
Self Flagellation
To take the eternal punishment of our sins