4.36 and the Confession system

I think the confession system followed by Christians is commendable.

The religious framework provides the individual an opportunity to talk and lift the burden of the chest, confidentially to the priest, representing God here. Being able to acknowledge and accept ones sin/wrong doing lightens a human in an amazing way. And like when kids do a mistake parents ask them to say sorry & say will not do it again. Similarly the Father at church listens, guides and helps you make that commitment of not repeating the mistake/sin.

Confessing alone does not absolve you of the sins but the awareness, acceptance and then seeking God's forgiveness makes you a better person whose likelihood to stay on the true path increases significantly.

In the Gita in 4.36 it says " Even though you are the worst of sinners, with knowledge as a raft, yo will cross all sins"

This verse gives hope to all sinners that once you become a seeker then knowledge takes you closer to God. One can start anytime in life. Its start of day/journey when you wake up.

All religions generally talk about absolving sins, accept wrong doings and move on etc. The Art of Living lays great emphasis on acceptance. But the Church has a methodology for doing this. Love that bit.

Some Hindus believe that a dip in Ganges and all sins are washed.

Well Confessions & Dips if done to tick the box loose their meaning. Its about acceptance and awareness that takes one to the next level. Only when such acts (confessions & dips) are done with acceptance & awareness that it takes us closer to the divine.

We all need to have the conversations with our selves and find out the best way to do it.