[sinkspur]

If we feel that a mortal sin is only defined by murder or abortion, we have deluded ourselves into a total separation from God.

The early Church (the Church that was nearest to the influence of Jesus Himself) demanded confession only once in one's lifetime, and only for the sins of adultery, apostasy, and murder.

Was the early Church clueless about what sins separated a Christian from God for eternity?

There are simply not that many sins that risk the separation of a Catholic from God for eternity.

Venial sins abound, and they should be confessed and corrected. But one does not refrain from receiving the Eucharist over venial sin.

We all sin seven times a day.

[johnb2004]

Are you saying the Church today is confused? Is it that only left wing dissenters have the Truth? I thought The Pope and bishops in union with him speak the infallible truth on issues of faith and morals?

Let me understand your position. You are saying there are only 3 mortal sins? The Church today has it wrong?

[narses]

Deacon Sinkspur says:

The early Church (the Church that was nearest to the influence of Jesus Himself) demanded confession only once in one's lifetime, and only for the sins of adultery, apostasy, and murder.

And then he asks:

Was the early Church clueless about what sins separated a Christian from God for eternity?

And then says:

There are simply not that many sins that risk the separation of a Catholic from God for eternity.

I ask, Deacon, do you REALLY believe that, "There are simply not that many sins that risk the separation of a Catholic from God for eternity."?????