why did the west commit to multiculturalism?

[Papewaio]

I was agreeing with pape minus the aforementioned caveat. I peruse existing threads for interesting ideas that I either agree with or disagree with. I honestly like sidetracks within a thread to a point

Not really a side track. Pointing out what is considered a cultural norm. I do wonder how we would feel seeing that same privilege extended to Mufti's.

People have a story, a need to vent. If it wasn't a priest it may have been someone else. Talking to anyone else would shine the light on a
crime and open up paths to investigation. The difference with a defense lawyer is that we operate on a dueling mechanism in law.

(Above was on a phone, below is without spell check).

My own caveat which is more off track (one upmanship :) ):
I actually think 90% of what confession is, is a great thing. In fact it might be a better option then prison. It is part of the cup of tea and talk therapy ideas that might ultimately be better then mandatory sentences for minor crimes. I think it is better to have professional lawyers, judges and carers (Priests, Doctors, Nurses) to be able to implement solutions based on their professional judgement.