Are the 7 capital sins always mortal?

[dizzy_dave]

Does anybody know if the seven capital sins are always mortal, or can they be venial? Thank you!

 

[Trelow]

They are more of classifications of the root of all our sins than actual sins themselves. So to answer your question, both.

 

[mercygate]

You know the 3 requirements for a sin to be mortal, right?

Grave matter, knowledge of it, full will in committing the sin.

So Trelow is right. That said, one cannot refrain from asking, “Is capital punishment always mortal?”

 

[ImperialPhoenix]

mercygate:

You know the 3 requirements for a sin to be mortal, right?

Grave matter, knowledge of it, full will in committing the sin.

So Trelow is right. That said, one cannot refrain from asking, “Is capital punishment always mortal?”

But for a sin to be a venial sin, only two or less of the conditions are required? One thing that I am confused about is “what is a Grave matter”?

 

[Catholic_Dude]

dizzy_dave:

Does anybody know if the seven capital sins are always mortal, or can they be venial? Thank you!

It all depends on what Clinton was doing in the capitol that day.