1756. It is therefore an error to judge the morality of human acts by considering only the intention that inspires them or the circumstances (environment, social pressure, duress or emergency, etc.) which supply their context. There are acts which, in and of themselves, independently of circumstances and intentions, are always gravely illicit by reason of their object; such as blasphemy and perjury, murder and adultery. One may not do evil so that good may result from it.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
412. On what is human equality based?
435. How did Jesus interpret the Law?
402. What is the relationship between the person and society?
301. What forms does penance take in the Christian life?
102. How did God prepare the world for the mystery of Christ?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does Daniel’s dream about the four wild beasts in Daniel 7 mean?
What is the message of redemption present in the book of Abdias, specifically in Abdias 1:17?
What does God’s sovereignty over human history mean, as described in Zephaniah 1:15?
