2268. The fifth commandment forbids direct and intentional killing as gravely sinful. the murderer and those who cooperate voluntarily in murder commit a sin that cries out to heaven for vengeance.68
Infanticide,69 fratricide, parricide, and the murder of a spouse are especially grave crimes by reason of the natural bonds which they break. Concern for eugenics or public health cannot justify any murder, even if commanded by public authority.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
581. What place does the Our Father have in the prayer of the Church?
202. What is the meaning of the term “body” (or “flesh”) and what importance does it have?
512. What would be opposed to the social doctrine of the Church?
256. In what does the essential rite of Baptism consist?
226. What is the link between the sacraments and the Church?
341. What new element did Christ give to Matrimony?
498. What are immoral means of birth control?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is Jeremiah’s message about God’s unconditional love?
What is the example of perseverance in the faith that Paul set in 2 Timothy 4:7?
What does the Bible teach us about asserting personal identity within a loving relationship?
How are God’s justice and mercy revealed in Isaiah? (Isaiah 58:1-14)
What does the mutual admiration between loved ones mean in the book of Songs?
What is the importance of faith in the Christian life, according to the Bible?
What does Nahum 1:9 say about God’s mercy to those who repent?
