2269. The fifth commandment forbids doing anything with the intention of indirectly bringing about a person’s death. the moral law prohibits exposing someone to mortal danger without grave reason, as well as refusing assistance to a person in danger.
The acceptance by human society of murderous famines, without efforts to remedy them, is a scandalous injustice and a grave offense. Those whose usurious and avaricious dealings lead to the hunger and death of their brethren in the human family indirectly commit homicide, which is imputable to them.70
Unintentional killing is not morally imputable. But one is not exonerated from grave offense if, without proportionate reasons, he has acted in a way that brings about someone’s death, even without the intention to do so.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
25. How does man respond to God who reveals himself?
355. What do funeral rites express?
394. How are sins distinguished according to their gravity?
191. How do they participate in the kingly office?
308. To whom is the absolution of some sins reserved?
477. What practices are contrary to respect for the bodily integrity of the human person?
84. What is the meaning of the title “Lord”?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What can we learn about the desire to always be with a loved one from Songs 3:1-5 and 6:1-3?
What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself according to James 2:8, and why is it important?
How to Avoid the Temptation of Lust and Adultery (Proverbs 5:3-6)
How is prayer seen in the Psalms as an expression of dependence on God?
