Under what circumstances should a pastor offer total confidentiality to a person confessing to a sin or crime to the pastor?

Posted Fri, 05/29/2009 - 19:06 by Anonymous

It is important for each pastor to check the laws in his state. Most states have laws that explain a pastor’s obligation to satisfy the requirements of the law. This may vary from state to state.There are things that a pastor cannot promise confidentiality such as; bodily threat to themselves or others, or crimes against children and seniors.It is imperative that you know the laws of your state.Weather or not you divulge a confession of adultery etc. to an offended spouse is probably a pastor's judgment call.

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