It is believed that original sin can only be cleansed by the waters of baptism. But it is the sins that follow that are not so easily washed away. And since we forgiveness of trespass is only granted to the truly penitent, pure evil can never be erased.
Some believe confession helps a guilty soul find peace. Releasing us from the shame and regret of our mistakes. In the face of mortality, many feel the need to seek this closure to make things right. Because if death doesn't kill us, our demons will.
A guilty heart is silent, its pulse muffled by the secrets it keeps. While some believe confession can release a tortured soul, others view it as a sign of weakness. Because ultimately, whatever you say, however you feel about what you’ve done, it's irrelevant. For the hand of death is equally unforgiving.