2148. Blasphemy is directly opposed to the second commandment. It consists in uttering against God – inwardly or outwardly – words of hatred, reproach, or defiance; in speaking ill of God; in failing in respect toward him in one’s speech; in misusing God’s name. St. James condemns those “who blaspheme that honorable name [of Jesus] by which you are called.”78 The prohibition of blasphemy extends to language against Christ’s Church, the saints, and sacred things. It is also blasphemous to make use of God’s name to cover up criminal practices, to reduce peoples to servitude, to torture persons or put them to death. the misuse of God’s name to commit a crime can provoke others to repudiate religion.
Blasphemy is contrary to the respect due God and his holy name. It is in itself a grave sin.79
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
67. For what purpose did God create man and woman?
560. What is the way of our prayer?
31. Why are the formulas of faith important?
228. What is the relationship between the sacraments and faith?
467. Why is the legitimate defense of persons and of society not opposed to this norm?
226. What is the link between the sacraments and the Church?
173. In what sense is the Church missionary?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the meaning of Christ’s death and how does it bring justification to sinners?
How does the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua demonstrate God’s faithfulness?
What does it mean to love God and neighbor and what is the importance of this teaching in the Bible?
What does it mean to submit to God’s discipline, according to Hebrews 12:5-11?
What does the Bible teach about the importance of humility and modesty?
What does the Bible teach us about wisdom as a gift from God?
