Confession (disambiguation) facts for kids
A confession is when someone shares a fact they might have wanted to keep secret. It's like admitting something, whether it's a small secret or a big one. The word "confession" can mean different things depending on where you hear it.
Confession in Law
In law, a confession is a statement made by a person who is suspected of doing something wrong. This statement is usually against their own interest. It means they are admitting to a fact that could show they were involved in something. This is a very important part of how legal systems work.
Confession in Religion
In religion, a confession is when people admit their mistakes or wrongdoings to a religious leader or to God. It's a way to show they are sorry and want to do better.
Different Religious Confessions
- Judaism: In Judaism, people confess their sins, especially during special holidays like Yom Kippur. This is a time for reflection and asking for forgiveness.
- Lutheran Church: Lutherans also practice confession. They believe it helps them to receive God's forgiveness and guidance.
- Catholic Confession: For Catholics, this is a special religious ceremony. It's also called the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Penance. During this, people confess their sins to a priest. They then receive forgiveness and guidance.
- Confession of Faith: Sometimes, "confession" can also mean a creed. A creed is a statement of what a group of people believes. It's like a summary of their shared faith.
Confession in Arts and Entertainment
The idea of a "confession" is very popular in movies, books, and music. It often creates drama or helps tell a story.
Movies and Films
Many films have used the title "Confession" or "The Confession." These movies often explore characters admitting secrets or facing difficult truths. For example, there have been films like Confession from 1929 and The Confession from 1970. More recently, there was Confession in 2022. Each film tells a unique story about someone revealing something important.
Books and Literature
The theme of confession also appears in many books. Authors use it to show characters' inner thoughts or to move the plot forward. For instance, Leo Tolstoy wrote A Confession in 1882, which was about his personal religious journey. John Grisham also wrote a novel called The Confession in 2010.
Music
"Confession" is a common title for bands, albums, and songs.
- Bands: There are bands like Confession from Australia and The Confession from America.
- Albums: Music albums like Confession by Ill Niño and Confession by Pets Tseng have used the title.
- Songs: Many artists have songs named "Confession." For example, Florida Georgia Line has a song called "Confession." Even the video game Undertale has a track called "Confession."
Television and Web Series
The idea of confession has also been used in TV shows and web series.
- Series: There have been TV series titled Confession (from 1958) and Confession (from 2019).
- Episodes: Many individual episodes of popular TV shows are named "Confession" or "The Confession." This includes episodes from Death Note, Law & Order, and House.
Other Media
- Confession Album: This is like an old-fashioned autograph book. Friends would write answers to questions about themselves, like their favorite color or what they wanted to be when they grew up. It was a fun way to share personal details.
See also
- Absolution (disambiguation)
- Confess (disambiguation)
- Confessions (disambiguation)
- Confessor (disambiguation)
In Spanish: Confesión para niños
