Social Media Pressure and Community Support in Church Confessions

The chapter explores the impact of social media on creating a need for portraying an idealized self and the importance of openness and honesty within church communities for unity. It also delves into the practices of confession in the Orthodox Church, emphasizing communal support, repentance, and the role of the priest. Through discussions on confession, repentance, excommunication, and heresy, the chapter highlights the community's role in addressing sin, fostering repentance, and guiding individuals towards salvation.