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If somebody committed a mortal sin, and told somebody about it, could that person also be committing a mortal sin if they don’t do anything about it? Like, what if a murderer goes to a priest, and confesses to him? It’s the priests obligation to keep that secret, but at the same time, is he no better? If the priest turned that man in, he may in fact save the lives of future victims…
Or, what about my mother? When I was younger (6-10), my dad (who I don’t see much of anymore) beat me. Even when I tried getting help, my mother discouraged me from telling on him. I almost even called 911 once. Was my mom committing sin, then? She was basically protecting my father from imprisonment, and in doing so, put me in harms way. My father did beat my mother too, but to a far far less extreme and much less often. Also, she said this the night I told her about being molested by my brother, “I won’t have you ruin his life. I love him, and I’m not going to stop having him in my life because of YOU.”
Even though I was very much hurt by what she had said, it was understandable that she was reacting that way. It’s hard to hear something like that, but months have passed, and he still visits. I try to stay in my room when he’s home, because it causes me much pain. Even for Christmas, I had to take his blasted present. I took the item back to the store, and gave the money to the needy, though. It helped made me feel better. Whenever I ask her for help, she’ll say, “I have a head ache…” or, “I don’t feel good. Just leave me alone.” She likes to make it all about her. Even when I ask her to help me stop thinking about suicide, she says the same sorts of stuff. She even slams her bedroom door at me, because she doesn’t want to deal with me. Basically, I have to be my own mother. The good thing is, I’m seventeen. Hopefully I can cope in this sort of earthly-like hell for a little bit longer.
Extra question: Can it be possible that someone can commit a mortal sin, against one’s will? My mother is Catholic, but never goes to church. Ever since I was little and went to Catholic school, I would beg my mother to take me to church on Sundays. I remember I used to confess to this priest about it. He tried helping me, but my mom just wouldn’t go. I also remember other kids actually picking on me for not going to church, too. They would say things like, “You’re not a real Catholic. I’m good, because I go to church every Sunday.” They would try to provoke me… I would walk to church, but I live in the country. The closest Catholic church is several miles away from here. Even though I have contemplated walking that far, my mother won’t allow it. She doesn’t want me walking so close to the highway. I would drive, but I only have my permit at the present time. When I go off to college, I plan on going to church every Sunday, and may actually go several times a week. I have even thought about attending a Catholic university, such as Notre Dame. When I’ve told my relatives of these plans, they don’t seem to think that fondly of it. Like, they’ll roll their eyes and stuff like that. It’s a bit annoying, really. Like, why would a Catholic be like that? Maybe my mom isn’t religious because she married a Lutheran? I have nothing against them, but when my mom and dad married, they just went to the court. There was no actual wedding. I don’t know why. Maybe it was because they couldn’t decide on whether to attend a Lutheran ceremony or a Catholic one. So, she’s not allowed to take communion at church. I remember going to mass with my grandma and her when I was really really young. My mom would always sit there during communion, and I always thought that was odd.
Or, what about my mother? When I was younger (6-10), my dad (who I don’t see much of anymore) beat me. Even when I tried getting help, my mother discouraged me from telling on him. I almost even called 911 once. Was my mom committing sin, then? She was basically protecting my father from imprisonment, and in doing so, put me in harms way. My father did beat my mother too, but to a far far less extreme and much less often. Also, she said this the night I told her about being molested by my brother, “I won’t have you ruin his life. I love him, and I’m not going to stop having him in my life because of YOU.”
Even though I was very much hurt by what she had said, it was understandable that she was reacting that way. It’s hard to hear something like that, but months have passed, and he still visits. I try to stay in my room when he’s home, because it causes me much pain. Even for Christmas, I had to take his blasted present. I took the item back to the store, and gave the money to the needy, though. It helped made me feel better. Whenever I ask her for help, she’ll say, “I have a head ache…” or, “I don’t feel good. Just leave me alone.” She likes to make it all about her. Even when I ask her to help me stop thinking about suicide, she says the same sorts of stuff. She even slams her bedroom door at me, because she doesn’t want to deal with me. Basically, I have to be my own mother. The good thing is, I’m seventeen. Hopefully I can cope in this sort of earthly-like hell for a little bit longer.Extra question: Can it be possible that someone can commit a mortal sin, against one’s will? My mother is Catholic, but never goes to church. Ever since I was little and went to Catholic school, I would beg my mother to take me to church on Sundays. I remember I used to confess to this priest about it. He tried helping me, but my mom just wouldn’t go. I also remember other kids actually picking on me for not going to church, too.
They would say things like, “You’re not a real Catholic. I’m good, because I go to church every Sunday.” They would try to provoke me… I would walk to church, but I live in the country. The closest Catholic church is several miles away from here. Even though I have contemplated walking that far, my mother won’t allow it. She doesn’t want me walking so close to the highway. I would drive, but I only have my permit at the present time. When I go off to college, I plan on going to church every Sunday, and may actually go several times a week. I have even thought about attending a Catholic university, such as Notre Dame. When I’ve told my relatives of these plans, they don’t seem to think that fondly of it. Like, they’ll roll their eyes and stuff like that. It’s a bit annoying, really. Like, why would a Catholic be like that? Maybe my mom isn’t religious because she married a Lutheran? I have nothing against them, but when my mom and dad married, they just went to the court. There was no actual wedding. I don’t know why. Maybe it was because they couldn’t decide on whether to attend a Lutheran ceremony or a Catholic one. So, she’s not allowed to take communion at church. I remember going to mass with my grandma and her when I was really really young. My mom would always sit there during communion, and I always thought that was odd.
