Seal of the Cyber-Confessional?
The NYT reports on church sponsorship of a site called mysecret.tv, which encourages visitors to confess whatever is causing them guilt or anxiety. About 1500 such “confessions” have been posted already.
Though the site’s founder explicitly disclaims any offer of “absolution,” the postings appear therapeutic for many. Should the social benefits of this “confession” lead the law to protect it to the same extent it protects more traditional fora of repentance? That is, should a seal of the confessional extend to cyberspace? Read More »Seal of the Cyber-Confessional?