Submitted by littleblackcar t3_10hv3hu in Washington
Hondaccord t1_j5bt4xc wrote
Reply to comment by Ma1eficent in WA lawmakers propose bill requiring clergy to report child abuse by littleblackcar
Confessional privilege still exists so I don’t think you’re correct.
Ma1eficent t1_j5cbpw6 wrote
They amended it to require even if confessed.
Hondaccord t1_j5cd2gy wrote
They amended it to require clergy to report child abuse when admitted to in confession, like I said, but clergy are still exempt from testifying in court.
Ma1eficent t1_j5cg7xa wrote
Requiring to report breaks the vow just as testifying in court does.
Hondaccord t1_j5dcpo0 wrote
The vow and the law are two different things, idk what to tell you
Ma1eficent t1_j5qnz8c wrote
Well in this country the first amendment says the government can't make laws that prohibit practice of a religion. And confession and its protection is a pretty big part of Christianity. There's just no way it survives a legal challenge on first amendment grounds.
Hondaccord t1_j5qvbbt wrote
Just like every other constitutional right there are limitations.
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