Confession (religion)
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For the evangelical Protestant movement, see Confessing Movement. For statements of faith, see creed. For other uses, see Confess (disambiguation) and Confession (disambiguation).
Confession, in many religions, is the acknowledgment of sinful thoughts and actions. This may occur directly to a god or to fellow people.
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It is often seen as a required action of repentance and a necessary precursor to penance and atonement. It often leads to reconciliation and forgiveness.