[hudon]

Forgiveness is from God, but can be through a priest, as long as you are contrite. The Church as a body of Christians obviously benefits from contrite brothers and sisters attempting (and yes often failing miserably, but at least attempting) to live in peaceful communion.

[aidenn0]

Though in many catholic communities the level of contrition is perhaps unhealthy. I joke that:

- A Christian Fundamentalist believes that only those who believe a very specific set of things is saved

- A Christian Universalist believes that all are saved

- A Catholic Christian believes that everyone except him/herself is saved

[mbfg]

Why do you believe that claim? What evidence do you have that it is true?