02324cam a22003493u 4500 37695 UtSlPG 20260610133847.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Hogan, William, -1848 Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries : Volumes I. and II., Complete Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-10-10 Produced by David Widger "Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries" by William Hogan is a controversial text combining personal narrative and critiques of Roman Catholic doctrine, written in the mid-19th century. The work primarily addresses the practices of the Catholic Church, particularly focusing on the confessional system and the supposed moral failures within nunneries. Hogan expresses a strong animosity towards the institution of Catholicism, arguing that it leads to widespread corruption and a betrayal of ethical standards. At the start of the book, the author establishes his credentials and shares personal anecdotes that illustrate his transition from a Catholic priest to a vocal critic of the church. He recounts unsettling encounters related to auricular confession, detailing the manipulative nature of confessors towards their penitents, particularly focusing on young women. Hogan sets a tone of urgency, warning that such practices threaten societal morals and personal liberties, and he pledges to expose the troubling realities of the church, aiming to awaken his audience to the dangers he perceives are prevalent within Catholic teachings and institutions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Catholic Church -- Controversial literature Anti-Catholicism Jesuits -- Controversial Literature Confession -- Controversial literature Convents -- Controversial literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37695 78535 78535