[piusv]

If Francis is doing what you said, then you support the end justifying the means. Even the JPII Catechism recognizes this Catholic principle:

1753 A good intention (for example, that of helping one's neighbor) does not make behavior that is intrinsically disordered, such as lying and calumny, good or just. The end does not justify the means. Thus the condemnation of an innocent person cannot be justified as a legitimate means of saving the nation. On the other hand, an added bad intention (such as vainglory) makes an act evil that, in and of itself, can be good (such as almsgiving).

[Mrs. Don-o]

No, I just told you I do not support the idea that "The end justifies the means."

I said that not all sly-like-a-serpent-ness is a sin.

Anything that is an actual sin is prohibited, by definition. Sin is never the lesser of two evils.

[Mrs. Don-o]

No, I just told you I do not support the idea that "The end justifies the means."

I said that not all sly-like-a-serpent-ness is a sin.

Anything that is an actual sin is prohibited, by definition. Sin is never the lesser of two evils.