Bob wrote:Interesting. A clear breach of confidence here, even though you don't mention the names of the confessors. I wonder what they would have thought then had they known years later you'd be posting on a public bulletin board the most embarrassing possible things told to you.
They could be reading this board now and be affected by your indiscretion.
Bob, you are so full of crap, it's pathetic. Jason's example was VERY general. He told us, in general terms, of advice he gave to parisheners regarding masturbation. He mentioned NO specific names or specific incidents. He is also posting, to quote YOU, as "an anonymous coward", so no one can be completely sure which Ward he is specifically referring to.
You are just upset because what he posted was actually sensible advice. I wouldn't be surprised if you were simply jealous because his counsel made more sense than counsel you have given as a bishop.
It's a shame Jason decided to delete his comments. I respect his being overly cautious, though. You could learn a few things from him.
Bob wrote:I guess you and the others on this board agree that it is OK for Jason, a former bishop, to blab about confessions he received on a public board? Amazing.
Again, Jason did NOT blab specifics about a confessional. He spoke in very general terms. Are you really so needy to win an argument that you would stoop this low? Never mind...you're an attorney. I just answered my own question.