[Greek] μολογέω (homologeō), [Latin] confitere, [French] fouler, [German] hineinpressen: to confess, to assent, to admit, acknowledge; 25 scriptural references
Greek Hellenism: This term means to admit, to agree, to bear witness, to concede, to acknowledge, to allow, and to promise.
Andocides’ On the Mysteries 1.29: “I have never admitted guilt and that I have not a single offense against the two goddesses.”
Herodotus’ The Histories 4.154: “Now begins the part in which Therean’s and Cyrenean’s stories agree.”
Herodotus’ The Histories 2.18: “The response of the oracle of Ammon in fact bears witness to my opinion.”
Plato’s Phaedrus 231d:”They confess that they are insane, rather than in their right mind, they know they are foolish.”
Old Testament: This term means to praise, to give thanks, to confess, to vow, to promise, to give something to God, to swear, and to take an oath.
Mt.7:23: [Jesus]: “I will declare to them solemnly, ‘I never knew. Depart from me, you evildoers.'” (Jesus criticizes evil and corrupt disciples, prophets, and clergy will be rejected by Jesus on the day of judgment. Even those disciples who exorcise demons and perform healings will be excluded. Entrance into the kingdom of heaven is only for those who do the will of the Father.)
Mt.14:7: “Herod swore to give Herodia’s daughter to give her whatever she might ask for.” (Herodia’s daughter was prompted by her mother Herodia to give John the Baptist’s head on a platter. Herod was now beholden to Herodias’ request.)
Jn.9:22: “The blind man’s parents said [they did not know his sin was able to see] because they were afraid of the Jews, for the Jews agreed that if anyone who acknowledged Him as the Messiah, he would be expelled from the seminary.” (The parents were fearful of repercussions from the authorities for acknowledging Jesus as Messiah.)
Jn.12:42: “Nevertheless, many, even among the authorities, believed in Jesus, but because of the Pharisees they did not acknowledge it openly in order not to be expelled from the synagogue.” (Although Jesus had performed may signs in their presence, unbelief persisted among the Jews. For they preferred human praise rather than the glory of God.)
Acts 23:8: “The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection or angels or spirits, while the Pharisee acknowledge all three.” (The Sadducees and Pharisees differed in your beliefs.)
Acts 24:14: “But this I do admit to you, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, I worship the God of our ancestors.” (This new group of Christian were seen according to Judaism and the secular world.)
1Tim.6:12: “Compete well for the faith. Lay hold of eternal life, to which you were called when you made the noble confession in the presence of many witnesses.” (Christians are likened to athletes who must run the Christian life. Paul demand Timothy to have total dedication and witness to Christ.)
Tit.1:16: “They [rebels, idle talkers, and deceivers] claim to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him. They are vile, disobedient, and unqualified for any good deed.” (Faith is also defined and illustrated by one’s works. Evildoers, by their own actions, deny God.)
Questionable comments by Cardinal Grech (part of Pope Francis’s inner circle):
“The female deaconate would be a “natural deepening of the Lord’s will.” (Cardinal Grech arrogantly presume to know the Lord’s will!)
“Synodality is ingrained in the nature of God. I felt we are not bringing something new.” (Cardinal Grech admits that synodality means changing the Catholic faith.)
“Once we become more synodal, the Church will be in a better position to address particular issues.” (Cardinal Grech seeks to remake Jesus’ Church moral according to the world.)
Conclusion:
Confide, confident, confess, confession, avow, adjure, jury, juristiciton
In Greek Hellenism and other eras, agreeing can take on many forms, uses, and variations.
In the Old Testament, this term takes on the notion of swearing or taking an oath.
In the New Testament, confessing Jesus as the Messiah was considered quite dangerous in the first century. In our current secular society, Christians who profess Jesus’ teachings also may experience peer pressure, persecution, shame, and martyrdom. Christians expressing pro-life values and traditional values can often receive opposition or ridicule.
Update: It seems that Pope Francis and his inner circle, in their outreach to the LGBTQ community, seem to be very much beholden to this identity groups’ interests and demands.
The German Catholic bishops continue to doctrinally go over the rails into heresy and schism. They espouse changing Church teachings for homosexuality and same-sex unions. The German bishop believe that the Church was adapt the current times.
Pope Francis criticizes the German Church for going too fast in their “reforms” but not for their “reforms” Pope Francis seeks to make small steps in getting to where the German Bishops are in their heretical teachings.
Pope Francis Fiducia Supplicans seek to introduce “non-liturgical blessings” for same-sex unions. This becomes that small step in Pope Francis’ hope that same-sex unions will be later recognized by the Church. Yet, blessing an sinful behavior is evil!
Pope Francis continues to swear allegiance to the “St. Gallan Mafia” the group of Modernist cardinals who were influential in selecting Jorge Borgoglio as pope. Ever since, the Church is paying the consequences of this action.
Pope Francis and his inner circle evidently do not believe that homosexuality is a sin. They are also not following Jesus’ command to sin no more (Jn.8:11). Instead, these clergy, in failing to speak of Church teachings (condemnations)against sin, are actually putting many mortal souls in eternal power. These clergy are failing in their duty and responsibility to bring souls into heaven.
Those who do not follow Jesus’ command to sin no more are walking in darkness (Jn.8:12). Those clergy who are not following Jesus’ command to condemn sin are also walking in darkness.
Unfortunately, there continue to be clergy who dare to state traditional Church teachings. Several of these clergy have been deposed, removed, censured by Pope Francis and his sycophant “pope-splainers.”
Many clergy are fearful of speaking out against Church matters and evil for fear of repercussions from their superiors or the Vatican. Yet, we greatly courageous Cardinals, bishops, and priest, but not cowardly ones.
Unfortunately, too many cardinals, bishops, and priests seek human praise as they seek advancement in the Church. These clergy often remain silent and cowardly about serious Church issues for fear of losing on out appointments by superiors.
Pope Francis synodal efforts to remake Jesus’ Church into worldly synodal Church in the image of man. This is how worldly values, paganism, and sin enters the Church. Fiducia Supplicans is a perfect example of this.
There will be perhaps many pastors and clergy in eternal damnation for failing in their responsibilities to bring souls into heaven. What could be examples for their downfall? Cowardice, worldliness, greed, notoriety, power, wealth (mansions???), failings in their liturgical duties, disregard and blindness to sin. etc. Even evil prophets and healers will be excluded.
I think many of us believe that Fiducia Supplicans (non-liturgical blessings for same-sex unions) is just the first step in the Church later ultimately recognized same-sex unions as a valid marriage relationship?? You know that the LGBTQ crowd will be demanding this.
In our Church, we are continuing to be in the battle between conservative (traditional) Catholics and Modernist Catholics who are seeking to remake Jesus’ Church in a synodal Church in the image of man. These Modernists continue to pursue their heretical and schismatic efforts in the Church.
Traditional and conservative (Catholic clergy and laity) are continuing be marginalized and persecuted in light of Traditones Custodes.
The Christian is likened to an athlete must be theologically nourished and prepared for to finish the Christian race of life.