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absolution online ?

... introducing the virtual confessional

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August 19, 2004 5:20:12 AM from JoeUser ForumsJoeUser Forums

i’d heard the controversy about the site ‘virtual confessional’, so i thought i’d keep an open mind about the possibility of ‘absolution online’ and see for myself. now, i’m not even entirely convinced that the site itself is not a hoax, although people do claim it’s genuine, i really have my doubts.

anyway, ladies and gentlemen, at 'absolution online' you can click ‘virtual confessional’ and then ‘select your sin’ from an online list conveniently categorised into sin sub-headings, such as ‘ten commandments’, ‘the seven deadly sins’, ‘physical sins’ or ‘general sins’.

upon clicking on your selected sin (mine was ‘the seven deadly sins – gluttony' – on account of that cheesecake), you are asked to select the ‘severity’ or ‘level’ of the sin from 1-5 (being from minor or accidental to very serious).

once this is done, the sin is added to your ‘confession’ tally. you then have three options: (a) to confess more sins ( to review your confession or (c) to proceed to confessional. (i got class-d gluttony !).

once you have ‘fessed up to your hearts content, you click ‘proceed to confessional’, where you will be given absolution for your sin and provided with a relevant reading to guide you.

(you will also be advised to go to the authorities and confess if you have broken the law of your land !).

all in all, i had a hard time believing this. i’m not even sure what i think of the concept, or even if the site itself is genuine, but i'd appreciate any thoughts. Link
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Reply #1 August 19, 2004 5:39:56 AM
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Sounds like a modern day form of scape goating to me! Rather than the town telling the poor unsuspecting goat their sins and sending it off into the desert to die we're provided with a nicely organised list of sins to choose from which we can then send off into cyberspace!

Isn't it amazing what we'll do to absolve ourselves of feelings of guilt! I'd actually prefer to reclaim my Catholic roots and go see a priest - if it was important to me!
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Reply #2 August 19, 2004 5:46:02 AM
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Sounds like a modern day form of scape goating to me!


i agree, suz. i still can't get my head around it.

we're provided with a nicely organised list of sins to choose from which we can then send off into cyberspace!


exactly!. it's TOO awful, isn't it ?*shrieks with laughter*

Isn't it amazing what we'll do to absolve ourselves of feelings of guilt! I'd actually prefer to reclaim my Catholic roots and go see a priest - if it was important to me!


i'm SO with you on that, suz. you know though, they were well known enough for me to have heard about the controversy, so somebody must be using it. but who ? who would do that ? . madness !

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Reply #3 August 19, 2004 5:54:01 AM
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does on actually have to act in concert with a prince of the church...or transgress at a baseball game....in order to commit a cardinal sin?
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Reply #4 August 19, 2004 5:55:00 AM
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cardinal sin


oops i mean a cardinal virtue i guess.

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Reply #5 August 19, 2004 6:03:56 AM
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does on actually have to act in concert with a prince of the church...or transgress at a baseball game....in order to commit a cardinal sin


nah, but maybe those two make it a cardinal-cardinal sin ? would that cancel itself out ?

oops i mean a cardinal virtue i guess


wait, i thought that was the same thing ...


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Reply #6 August 19, 2004 6:33:46 AM
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I just confess to my Hubby, He whacks me with a riding crop a few times, and bingo..no more guilt.


oh sabrina, now that sounds like a lot more fun than typing it into a computer.

Works for me!


i wonder what MY hubby would think of this idea ?

*wanders off in search of hubby*

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Reply #7 August 19, 2004 9:00:41 AM
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I'm bummed. Someone ripped off my idea (chuckle).

Some years back, I was on a campaign to create a "weblebrity" (my term; don't even TRY to use it without paying royalties, lol) out of my rubber chicken, whom I ordained at the ULC website. His name was Rev. Al (long story; I will have to blog it sometime), and I was going to set up a website entitled "ask Rev. Al" in which he did exactly that...only we were gonna hit 'em up for paypal donations for absolution...lol.

Thanks for the link.
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Reply #8 August 19, 2004 9:01:12 AM
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wait, i thought that was the same thing


in nomine patris...et filius...oh jeez we're both in trouble

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Reply #9 August 19, 2004 9:02:27 AM
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of my rubber chicken


didnt the chicken go on to become pope?

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Reply #10 August 19, 2004 9:30:26 AM
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Hoo boy...glad I ain't Catholic.

I decided to enter in a basic list of a few different sins...wounded up with 395 Hail Mary's, 20 Our Father's, and a recommendation to fast for 3 days.

That'd put me outta Joeuserland for awhile...lol
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Reply #11 August 19, 2004 10:23:32 AM
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Some years back, I was on a campaign to create a "weblebrity" (my term; don't even TRY to use it without paying royalties, lol) out of my rubber chicken, whom I ordained at the ULC website


gideon, the visual on that is rather startling ! (but i love your word, i really do)

His name was Rev. Al (long story; I will have to blog it sometime


oh, please let me know if you do that ! this i have to read !

I was going to set up a website entitled "ask Rev. Al" in which he did exactly that...only we were gonna hit 'em up for paypal donations for absolution...lol.


gideon, if 'absolution online' can work (and it seems to be ... for someone, anyway lol), the i think rev has a real shot !. design that site !



in nomine patris...et filius...oh jeez we're both in trouble


so what's new, king ?



didnt the chicken go on to become pope?


yes king, i believe it did. pope giblet the 2nd bwaaaaaaa haaaaaaaaa



be careful what you wish for...*evil grin*


like i have any hope anyway, sabrina !!!. he's been asleep since 9.30pm anyway. such an exciting man lol



I decided to enter in a basic list of a few different sins...wounded up with 395 Hail Mary's, 20 Our Father's, and a recommendation to fast for 3 days.


a basic list ? a few different sins ? and all of that happened to you ? what on earth did you confess to deserve all that, gideon ?

That'd put me outta Joeuserland for awhile...lol


well if you go missing we will know where you are


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Reply #12 August 19, 2004 2:48:28 PM
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Ugh, what a pile of poop. ...sorry, more constructive....erm....what is the world coming to, when people have a website they can go and confess their sins to? You can do it in the comfort of your own home, how amazing....I tell ya these are scary times we live in, it makes me wonder what will be next....
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Reply #13 August 19, 2004 8:02:32 PM
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what is the world coming to, when people have a website they can go and confess their sins to?


i know, sal. it's an instant gratification world, huh ?

You can do it in the comfort of your own home, how amazing....I tell ya these are scary times we live in, it makes me wonder what will be next....


i agree, sal hehe !



lmao @ my results


oh, me too. oh, sabrina, you're going to be busy for a while bwaaa haaaa

Delectatio Morosa - the pleasure taken in a sinful thought or imagination even without desiring it Class C


oh, i think this one is my favourite

Tempting another toward evil acts Class B


no, no, wait, i like this one too. hmm, i can't decide

Recite 1466 Hail Marys and 49 Our Fathers.


1466 hail marys ?. ok, like, how long would that take ? lol

Consider the implications of what you have done. You must take all steps possible to undo what has been done, and make right what you have done wrong.


oh, jeez. that sounds nasty.

You should fast for a total of 6 weeks. If this is too much to do at once due to the length of the fast, or infirmity, it is acceptable to break a fast into smaller sections. If you are unsure how long it is safe to fast for, consult a doctor.


whaaaaaaaaaat ?.

See ya in 6 weeks, if i survive...heehee.


sheesh, sabrina, sorry about that *rolling on floor about to pee with laughter*

sheesh, cant i just have a good beating instead?


hah !. we both said sheesh !. and i tend to agree with you there, treasure. what a palaver.

thankyou for this comment, sabrina. i wish more people actually looked at the site and did it. it's really just too bizarre isn't it ?.


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Reply #15 November 6, 2004 9:01:26 PM
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The site is obviously a hoax and i feel very sorry for anyone who takes it litteraly. ** BIG sigh**
Many people have different ideas as to how to obtain absolution, in fact most people can't even agree on what sin is. Or what '"type" of sin it is.
That site, by listing a huge amount of prayers ( mostly Catholic prayers, the Our Father not withstanding) implies that is somehow related to the Catholic Church. Of course its not and even all of you who disagree with the Church or who are blatantly anti-Catholic , know that it can't possibly be true. But what of the more........lemme think here..........uhhh.....unintelligent people out there. ( hey the whole " lemme think, uhhh thing was just a pun, I think )
Its a sad thing thats for sure, wether you feel that you can get forgivness by yourself or by going to a confessional thats ok. But to think you can enter them in to a COMPUTER PROGRAM now thats insane!! I wonder if they are going to charge money for it eventually?
didnt the chicken go on to become pope?
very intillegent, have you ever heard that it is better to remain silent and be thought of as a fool rather than open your mouth and confirm it?
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