Shawn
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Hi, guys —
- Is sin subjective, especially mortal sin which requires three conditions simultaneously?
- How would one objectively know if they have mortally sinned?
If there is doubt, then all three conditions would not be present. For example, I had an impure thought which I dwelt on because of habit.
- Some would say this is a venial sin
- Others would say it is a mortal sin, and
- Then some would say it is no sin.
- So isn't it between the person and God?
Thanks!
Shawn
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If sin subjective, how do we objectively know if our culpability is mortal or not? }
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Bob replied:
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Shawn,
All sin is objectively wrong by definition. It is culpability that is subjective.
Peace,
Bob Kirby
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Shawn replied:
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Well, that is true but even then:
- How do we objectively know if our culpability is mortal or not?
Shawn
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Bob replied:
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Shawn,
We can have moral certainty, that is to a good degree, but since we are not omniscient . . . there is a margin of error. That is precisely why St. Paul did not consider himself an adequate judge of his own culpability, but left that to the Lord, (cf. 1 Corinthians 4:3).
If St. Paul was humble enough to admit his limitations, I think we can safely do the same.
Peace,
Bob Kirby
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