Les pornographes sacrés: La confession et les confesseurs by Léo Taxil

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Author Taxil, Léo, 1854-1907
Title Les pornographes sacrés: La confession et les confesseurs
Appendice: Pieuses exhortations, par Monseigneur Claret; Mœchialogie, par le R. P. Debreyne; Compendium; et les Diaconales, par Monseigneur Bouvier
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Summary "Les pornographes sacrés: La confession et les confesseurs" by Léo Taxil is a critical and provocative work written in the late 19th century. This text delves into the practices of confession within the Catholic Church, exposing what the author perceives as its moral and ethical failures. Taxil’s sharp commentary on the hypocrisy of clergymen and the potential for abuse through the sacrament of confession forms the backbone of the analysis, presenting a radical critique of religious authority. The opening of the book introduces the context in which the author operates, referencing an anti-clerical congress in Paris that aimed to advocate for the separation of church and state. Taxil recounts an incident in which he faced insults during this congress, catalyzing his examination of the moral complexities woven into Catholic confessional practices. He argues that confession allows even the most heinous criminals to absolve themselves of their sins through mere financial contributions, illustrating the absurdity of a system that offers forgiveness without genuine repentance. Throughout this portion, Taxil sets the stage for a broader critique of religious practices, suggesting that confession undermines true morality and fosters hypocrisy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Subject Catholic Church -- Controversial literature
Subject Confession -- Controversial literature
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EBook-No. 64935
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