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Nicole Mata wrote:

Hi AskACatholic,

According to the Catechism,

Respect for the integrity of creation.
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2415 The seventh commandment enjoins respect for the integrity of creation. Animals, like plants and inanimate beings, are by nature destined for the common good of past, present, and future humanity. (cf. Genesis 1:28-31) Use of the mineral, vegetable, and animal resources of the universe cannot be divorced from respect for moral imperatives. Man's dominion over inanimate and other living beings granted by the Creator is not absolute; it is limited by concern for the quality of life of his neighbor, including generations to come; it requires a religious respect for the integrity of creation.

(cf. Encyclical Letter of Pope St. John Paul II, Centesimus Annus 37-38)
  • Does this mean it is a sin to kill even bugs?

Thank you.

Nicole M.
  { Does the Seventh Commandment mean it is a sin to kill even bugs? }

Eric replied:

Dear Nicole,

No.

They are "destined for the common good of past, present, and future humanity" which means that if it is in our common good to kill them, that's acceptable.

Eric
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