The reason is that in these cases there is question not only ofa vow but also of a contract, not only of an obligation to God bu annot retire without great scandal), is a mortal sin, as being a liein a very important matter and an injustice. Thus, it is made mortal onaccount of the purpose (e. , an adulterer against the injured husband, acalumniator against the person calumniated; for authority or person
He who has committed a mortal theft does not satisfy byconfessing a venial theft; he who is guilty of the specific sin ofcalumny does not satisfy by the generic accusation of sins of thetongue. Chiromancy, form of divination, 2285 b. (b) The use of a conditional intention must be lawful, or justified bya sufficient reason. andals and disorders would follow, and that a ready excusewould present itself for personal spite and neglect of religion.
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