LET'S TALK ABOUT CONFESSION

 Robert the apathetic sanctimonious sinner and toilet cleaner - his real title apparently even though it is a bit Freudian - has a lot to say about the weird sacraments of the Catholic Church including Confession.

Here's an example from a post of his where he recounted going to Confession which is a ridiculous construct purported to be a 'sacrament', he came away feeling elated and happy:

"I was totally forgiven for all my infidelities and that I just had to pray for the success of my current marriage. I did that and joy of joys I feel great."

I'm pleased for him and it underscores my belief that there is a place in the world for religions if they just concentrate on making people feel good instead of preying on their fears and insecurities. I do have concerns at his mention of  "the success of my current marriage" though as if he's planning on divorce he needs to be reminded that divorce is not sanctioned under the rules of the Catholic Church. If he does this he will need to go to Confession again ..... oh., I see, it's a continual circle.

Catholicism, especially the silly Catechism is full of contradictions and illogical propositions so the 'sacrament' of Confession is just another one. This catch-all 'out' is used by many bad people who think that they can get away with anything by pulling out the 'I'm sorry' card on their deathbed and getting a free pass at the pearly gates.

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I just watched a 2 part documentary on NETFLIX about Jimmy Savile. 

This arrogant and narcissistic bastard believed that he could get away with anything.

He hid in plain sight and in interviews actually alluded to his offending - he is said to have sexually assaulted hundreds of victims aged from 5 upwards in hospitals, on television shows, in his camper van and elsewhere. He was pals with royalty, politician, policemen, celebrities and people in power, most of whom thought he was a good bloke and just making jokes when he said things like:

Host Angus Deayton asks him: “You used to be a wrestler didn’t you?” to which Savile responds: “I still am,” adding, “I’m feared in every girls’ school in the country.”

The audience laughs at the innuendo, which appears to be a reference to the rumours at the time that Savile was a paedophile, something he denied while he was alive.

On his grave's headstone (before it was removed and destroyed) he had this inscription"

It Was Good While It Lasted

It's quite clear from investigations after his death (which should have taken place while he was alive but his friends in high places including the police quashed rumours and the sleazebag used his wealth and fame to  sue complainants) that Savile was a serial sex offender and paedophile - a monster. What he was also was a Catholic. He cynically stated that his god would forgive him. His grand funeral at Leeds Cathedral was officiated by a host of stupid old men in frocks including the ponce Arthur Roche Bishop of Leeds:

Addressing the congregation, the Right Rev Arthur Roche, Bishop of Leeds, said: "Today Jimmy lies at the front of the cathedral where in former years he has remained discreetly hidden at the back in order not to disturb people's prayers or distract their attention from what was taking place at the altar."

What a prat but his fellow cross-dresser  Monsignor Kieran Heskin is even worse:

Addressing the packed church, the Rt Rev Monsignor Kieran Heskin said: "Sir Jimmy Savile can face eternal life with confidence.

"His life story was an epic of giving - giving of time, giving of talent, giving of treasure."

Fuck me!

This was at a time when, despite his employers, the Police and many in power trying to suppress the staggering scale of Savile's offending, other media had been reporting on his activities and clamouring for official investigation.

This blind duplicity is quite typical of the Catholic Church so no wonder Robert comes away from his Sunday Mass and his Confession saying - "and joy of joys I feel great".