Explain the three requirements for a mortal sin to exist.
Sin is “any word, deed or desire contrary to the Eternal Law.” In this definition, one can see that as contrary to Eternal Law, sin warrants punishment since God is perfectly just. Mortal sin cuts off man from the...
What is the definition of sin and the primary basis for the distinction of sins?
Sin is a voluntary, inordinate act and, as such, is opposed to virtue since an act of virtue is ordered to reason. The traditional definition is “any word, deed or desire contrary to the Eternal Law.“ Now three...
Explain how virtue has its origin in nature, free acts and God’s work.
Virtues are partly from outside and partly within according to St. Thomas and Aristotle. If virtues were only from outside the soul, they would be an imposition on nature; if they were wholly within, one would be innately...
Catholic Guilt
“Good ole’ Catholic guilt.” Undoubtedly you have heard this expression or a similar rendition. Yet, what is meant by it? I propose that there are two possible meanings that sit in contradiction to one...