Paragraph 2261

2261. Scripture specifies the prohibition contained in the fifth commandment: “Do not slay the innocent and the righteous.”61 The deliberate murder of an innocent person is gravely contrary to the dignity of the human being, to the golden rule, and to the holiness of the Creator. the law forbidding it is universally valid: it obliges each and everyone, always and everywhere.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

311. Can this sacrament be celebrated in some cases with a general confession and general absolution?

81. What is the meaning of the name “Jesus”?

2. Why does man have a desire for God?

138. What are the names of the Holy Spirit?

21. What is the importance of the Old Testament for Christians?

460. What are the duties of parents toward their children?

417. Is such a law perceived by everyone?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What does the Bible say about God’s judgment and justice?

What is the significance of Aeneas’ healing and Dorcas’ resurrection in Acts 9:32-43?

What is the alliance with the Romans and the continuation of the struggle for independence mentioned in 2 Maccabees 11:1-38?

How important is the supremacy of Christ according to Colossians 1:15-20?

What does the Bible teach about transforming the body?

What is the meaning of Christ’s death and how does it bring justification to sinners?

What is the role of women in society, according to Ecclesiasticus 26:1-4?