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To: Marysecretary
He says if one even thinks about another woman (man) lustfully, s/he sins.

If he invites lustful thoughts, etc. then it is acting. Being visited by feelings is not something done wilfully, and cannot be sinful. Christ speaks of "committing adultery in his mind", -- he is describing an act of mind, not an inclination.

6,825 posted on 01/18/2007 9:09:36 PM PST by annalex
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To: annalex
Being visited by feelings

I happened to be reading St. Basil's rule concerning nocturnal emissions and he said... oh, sorry, family forum.

You are making a fine point, a fine line of difference, but a line nevertheless IMHO.

6,831 posted on 01/18/2007 9:27:56 PM PST by D-fendr
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To: annalex

I forgot to add. I read somewhere long time ago something about the difference between having a thought and chasing that thought. I think it applies a bit.


6,832 posted on 01/18/2007 9:29:21 PM PST by D-fendr
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