Without getting into explicit detail, I have not been to confession in a long (long) time. However, the idea popped into my head today. And I am still considering it, though not sure if, or when, I might go. Right now, I'm leaning toward no.
If it happens, the confession would almost be entirely about my mongering. I'm not afraid of telling the priest about it. I'm sure he would keep it confidential. And, actually, if I do go, I'd specifically pick a church I'd never been to before. I'd be going just to tell my story and see what the priest has to say. The big dilemma for me is that I'm not at all sorry for what I've done. Nor do I plan to stop. And that kind of negates the value of confession and is probably a waste of everyone's time. He may even think I'm trying to mock him. Plus, adultery is a mortal sin and I really don't want to hear about how I'm going to Hell (on some fundamental level, that still makes me nervous).
So here is my question: Has anyone confessed their mongering exploits (in confidence) to a priest or other religious (or even secular) counselor? If so, what was their reaction? What was their advice? How did it make you feel? Did you hold anything back? Do you regret it?
The floor is open.
If it happens, the confession would almost be entirely about my mongering. I'm not afraid of telling the priest about it. I'm sure he would keep it confidential. And, actually, if I do go, I'd specifically pick a church I'd never been to before. I'd be going just to tell my story and see what the priest has to say. The big dilemma for me is that I'm not at all sorry for what I've done. Nor do I plan to stop. And that kind of negates the value of confession and is probably a waste of everyone's time. He may even think I'm trying to mock him. Plus, adultery is a mortal sin and I really don't want to hear about how I'm going to Hell (on some fundamental level, that still makes me nervous).
So here is my question: Has anyone confessed their mongering exploits (in confidence) to a priest or other religious (or even secular) counselor? If so, what was their reaction? What was their advice? How did it make you feel? Did you hold anything back? Do you regret it?
The floor is open.