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Was the 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' Commandment Written with Caveats? [duplicate]
Was the 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' Commandment Written with Caveats?
I ask because, in its purest form, it doesn't seem quite right to me.
For instance, if somebody kills another person in legitimate ...
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Is every lie a sin? [duplicate]
We all know that lying is a sin in the Catholic's perspective.
But sometimes we lie to protect someone.
For example, a mother lies about sex to protect their children.
Is every lie sinful in Gods ...
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In Catholicism, what are the different kinds of sins?
I have heard various persons refer to different 'kinds' of sins on this site and in other places.
I have heard of
mortal sin
grave sin
venial sin
Are there others? What is a basic definition of ...
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Why was eating meat on Fridays forbidden in the Catholic Church for so many years?
I understand that the Catholic Church forbade people from eating meat on Fridays for many years. It seems that it is no longer every Friday, but just during Lent. Also, it is not all meat, but all ...
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What is the basis for the Roman Catholic teaching regarding the Sin of Presumption?
The Roman Catholic Church teaches that there is something called the Sin of Presumption, which states that it is a sin for one to believe that he or she is assured of his or her salvation.
It seems ...
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What is the basis for the Catholic teaching that artificial birth control is immoral/sinful?
I understand that the original commandment to be fruitful and multiply involves reproduction. However, planning to wait a little bit here and there seems reasonable enough.
So, what is the reasoning ...
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Do Catholics view atheism as a sin?
Are there any passages in the Holy Bible or any Catholic doctrine saying that it is a sin to be an atheist?
Please, don't refer to me any Biblical assertion where it is stated that you should follow ...
