Which of the following is false with regards to the clergy-communicant privilege?

A. A privilege protecting confidential communications between the clergy and communicants has been adopted in all 50 states.
B. The member of the clergy and the communicant should belong to the same faith for the clergy-communicant privilege to apply.
C. The clergy-communicant privilege is recognized as part of the federal common law.
D. For the privilege to apply, the communicant must seek out the clergy in a religious capacity for the purpose of securing spiritual advice.


Answer: B

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