2476. False witness and perjury. When it is made publicly, a statement contrary to the truth takes on a particular gravity. In court it becomes false witness.275 When it is under oath, it is perjury. Acts such as these contribute to condemnation of the innocent, exoneration of the guilty, or the increased punishment of the accused.276 They gravely compromise the exercise of justice and the fairness of judicial decisions.
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85. Why did the Son of God become man?
63. What is the place of the human person in creation?
9. What is the full and definitive stage of God’s Revelation?
87. In what way is Jesus Christ true God and true man?
544. How does Jesus teach us to pray?
18. Why does Sacred Scripture teach the truth?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is Jonah’s story and what lessons can we learn from it?
How Obedience to God Can Lead to Victory: An Analysis of the Siege of Jericho (Joshua 6)?
How important is the reorganization of the Jerusalem temple described in 2 Maccabees 10:1-9?
How important is God’s love to our lives, according to 1 John 4:8?
What is the role of church leaders according to Ephesians 4:11-12?
