Sins, Witchcraft, Confessions...QUESITONS?

Question

I would like to ask Christians and Jews a few questions for research...

1.) Where in the Bible might I find the verse that states something like "Thou shalt not suffer a witch"? Is this there something similar in the Jewish religious book, if so what does it say specifically?

2.) Will someone explain to me the concept of the "confessional" in detail, why is it done, what does confession accomplish, how often is it to be done and so on.

3.) What is the definition of "sin" according to the Bible or Koran or Torah? And what are the "Seven deadly sins"?

4.) What is the concept of forgiveness according to Christianity and Jews, from God? Meaning, if you ask for it, even with your dying breath will it be granted, if you are honest in your asking?

I know that this is several questions in one, but I hope that for the sake of someone asking to honestly know and better understand, that you will take the time to answer these in detail/depth. Thanks for your time and honest effort

Answer 1

http://www.draknet.com/proteus/Suffer.htm
The above is a link to a site discussing the Exodus22.18 quote you mentioned....
http://bible.cc/exodus/22-18.htm
And this is a site with all the different translations of the verse......
Its hidious!! Exodus is the worst most evil chapter in that horrid book!
Blessed Be!
Ariel
)O(

Answer 2

I will address #4. Yes The only true God is merciful even in one's "dying breath", but
I would advise one not to wait. Jesus gave
His life so that we could live eternally with Him
That's the whole point of everything, so why
not start (living for Him) now.
1Jn 1:9 says if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Answer 3

I must say that I highly respect the Catholic tradition of confession. Although I have never been Catholic, I am very familiar with the psychiatric process of healing. The first step to solving any problem is to admit that a problem exists. This is one thing that the church understood and addressed for it's people.

Panthiest.