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
25. How does man respond to God who reveals himself?
303. What are the acts of the penitent?
598. What is the meaning of the final Amen?
434. “Teacher, what good must I do to have eternal life?” (Matthew 19:16).
65. What is the relationship between the work of creation and the work of redemption?
401. In what does the social dimension of man consist?
64. What kind of bond exists between created things?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself according to James 2:8, and why is it important?
How did a woman’s faith heal her of a hemorrhage, according to Matthew 9:20-22?
How to deal with anger and anger, according to Proverbs 15:1-2?
What does the Bible say about the need to forgive, according to Colossians 3:13?
