2298. In times past, cruel practices were commonly used by legitimate governments to maintain law and order, often without protest from the Pastors of the Church, who themselves adopted in their own tribunals the prescriptions of Roman law concerning torture. Regrettable as these facts are, the Church always taught the duty of clemency and mercy. She forbade clerics to shed blood. In recent times it has become evident that these cruel practices were neither necessary for public order, nor in conformity with the legitimate rights of the human person. On the contrary, these practices led to ones even more degrading. It is necessary to work for their abolition. We must pray for the victims and their tormentors.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
494. What is the responsibility of civil authority in regard to chastity?
530. What are the other requirements for purity?
199. In what way is the Blessed Virgin Mary the eschatological icon of the Church?
524. What is required by the eighth commandment?
226. What is the link between the sacraments and the Church?
519. In what way do Christians participate in political and social life?
70. Where does the soul come from?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is Jeremiah’s message about God’s unconditional love?
What is the responsibility of Christian leaders according to James 3:1-12?
What can we learn from Judith’s victory in Judith 16:1-3?
How does Esther’s story tell the Jewish people’s story of redemption?
What is the significance of Aeneas’ healing and Dorcas’ resurrection in Acts 9:32-43?
