[Apologetics] The Catechism on Mortal Sins

[Stuart D. Gathman]

On Wed, 27 Oct 2004, Art Kelly wrote:

> 1857 For a sin to be mortal, three conditions must
> together be met: "Mortal sin is sin whose object is
> grave matter and which is also committed with full
> knowledge and deliberate consent." 

So how do you get from "intrinsically evil" and "illicit" to
grave matter?  Clearly, by going against De Fide teaching
of the Church, they cannot be ignorant - unless
they are really Protestants.

> 1858 Grave matter is specified by the Ten
> Commandments, corresponding to the answer of Jesus to
> the rich young man: "Do not kill, Do not commit

Which commandment is being violated?

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