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To: SoothingDave

I am not a Catholic, but I believe that using birth control is not considered a mortal sin. Am I wrong??????


188 posted on 10/20/2006 4:27:36 PM PDT by Dodgers fan
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To: Dodgers fan

The use of contraception is a "grave matter," which is the objective, externally-observable one of the three factors involved in identifying "mortal sin."

The other two factors are full knowledge of the nature of the sin, and full consent of the will. These, obviously, cannot be observed, except by God.


192 posted on 10/20/2006 4:41:25 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("If we have no fear, Pentecost comes again." ~ Bishop William Curlin)
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