Paragraph 2110

2110. The first commandment forbids honoring gods other than the one Lord who has revealed himself to his people. It proscribes superstition and irreligion. Superstition in some sense represents a perverse excess of religion; irreligion is the vice contrary by defect to the virtue of religion.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

279. What are the essential and necessary elements for celebrating the Eucharist?

208. What is the particular judgment?

433. Why is the Christian moral life indispensable for the proclamation of the Gospel?

98. What does the virginal conception of Jesus mean?

373. What does the dignity of the human person imply for the moral conscience?

170. What is the bond that exists between the Catholic Church and non-Christian religions?

31. Why are the formulas of faith important?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

Why does the Bible warn us about the need to avoid envy and jealousy, as mentioned in Proverbs 14:30, and how can we apply this teaching in our lives?

What does the story of the offering of manna in the book of Numbers teach us about God’s daily provision in our lives? (Numbers 11)

What are the characteristics a Christian leader should have according to 1 Timothy 3:1-7?

What can we learn about the fickleness of the rich and the value of humility from Ecclesiastes 9:13-16?

How can faith influence Christian behavior according to 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12?

How does the story of Judith, in particular, the episode of her cunning in Judith 11:1-16, teach us survival strategies in difficult times, according to the Bible?

What does the Bible teach about transforming the body?