Is it a mortal sin to have fun?

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jimmy said:
Or maybe that Jesus is the law giver, so he can dispense with the law if he desires?

Hahaha, I love how even your signature is is a Harry potter reference.
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šŸ‘ and šŸ‘ (Iā€™m thinking of having it engraved on my grave marker with the hope that Potterheads of all generations will pray for the soul of a kindred spirit. And will mystify everyone else.)
 
Bruised_Reed said:
šŸ‘ and šŸ‘ (Iā€™m thinking of having it engraved on my grave marker with the hope that Potterheads of all generations will pray for the soul of a kindred spirit. And will mystify everyone else.)
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I like ā€œFor the well organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.ā€ -Albus Dumbledore
 
^Or perhaps itā€™s a sin to read/watch so much Harry Potterā€¦ considering itā€™s so much fun and allā€¦ šŸ˜‰
 
LilyM said:
But almost anything is a near occasion of sin for some.
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Exactly. And it woudnā€™t it be charitable for everyone else to set a good example for them and avoid those same activities and offer it up.
Should Jesus not have provided 120 gallons of wine for a bunch of wedding guests who had already drunk the place dry, for fear that some would abuse it? Or plenty of food and to spare for the 5,000 for fear that some would sinfully gorge themselves?
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That might not have been prudent on the part of Jesus.
 
Debora123 said:
^Or perhaps itā€™s a sin to read/watch so much Harry Potterā€¦ considering itā€™s so much fun and allā€¦ šŸ˜‰
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A few hours of fun that will lead to a lifetime of unwittingly practicing and encouraging occultic activity. :tsktsk: It might be best to only read the bible or, if you must, the lives of the saints.

I think Iā€™ve seen that suggested on this forum.
 
Bruised_Reed said:
Near occasion of sin, maybe? Jesus didnā€™t didnā€™t have original sin so he would know what kind of fun to have, how much fun to have, who to have fun withā€¦for everybody else, itā€™s best not to take any chances. :dts:
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Yup, everyone should be miserable just in case. :rolleyes:
 
Bruised_Reed said:
šŸ‘ and šŸ‘ (Iā€™m thinking of having it engraved on my grave marker with the hope that Potterheads of all generations will pray for the soul of a kindred spirit. And will mystify everyone else.)
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I would pray for someone if I saw that on their gravestone.
 
Bruised_Reed said:
Like I said, they can offer it up. Itā€™s a win-win.
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No it isnā€™t. Itā€™s a rejection of Godā€™s creation just because we canā€™t figure out how moderation works. It takes the virtues of prudence and temperance and throws them away out of the fear of having to actually apply them and instead says we should isolate ourselves from the rest of the world to avoid having to use them. It denies Godā€™s mercy because it implies that misery is the only sure way to avoid sin, which is ridiculous and false. It denies Godā€™s wisdom because it rejects the good things he has given us as unhealthy.

If God wanted us to be miserable, he wouldnā€™t have given us joy. If he wanted us to fearfully hide from the good things on this Earth he gave us, he wouldnā€™t have put them here. If he wanted us to cower and avoid situations where we could make the wrong decision, he would never have given us the virtues of prudence and temperance to make the right one.

edit: Iā€™m not directing this at you specifically Bruised Reed; Iā€™m just making a general comment. šŸ˜‰
 
Bruised_Reed said:
Youā€™ll have to disarm me then. Good luck with that. Just so you know, I twirled baton so I know what Iā€™m doing.
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That sounds like a challenge. I was a wrestler, so I donā€™t know whether your baton twirling would help. For now I will yell insults at you over the Internet.your mother was a hamster.:slapfight: šŸ˜‰
 
Bruised_Reed said:
A few hours of fun that will lead to a lifetime of unwittingly practicing and encouraging occultic activity. :tsktsk: It might be best to only read the bible or, if you must, the lives of the saints.

I think Iā€™ve seen that suggested on this forum.
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I KNOW Iā€™ve seen that suggested on this forum. Countless times.
 
Bruised_Reed said:
Exactly. And it woudnā€™t it be charitable for everyone else to set a good example for them and avoid those same activities and offer it up.
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I must avoid wearing shoes with heels because some have a fetish for them? I must avoid going into public at all for fear my youth and femininity will cause someone to lust? I must never let anyone see me in privaye eitehr for the same reason? I must avoid ALL alcohol, All foods, ALL movies, ALL music, ALL sporting activities - because some will be induced to sjn who are drunks, gluttons, time wasters or the like?

What you suggest is literally impossible, because as I said any and every thing can be an occasion of sin.
That might not have been prudent on the part of Jesus.
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:nope: The Second Person of the Blessed Trinity was always utterly perfect in His prudence as in every other one of His virtues.
 
LilyM said:
I must avoid wearing shoes with heels because some have a fetish for them? I must avoid going into public at all for fear my youth and femininity will cause someone to lust? I must never let anyone see me in privaye eitehr for the same reason? I must avoid ALL alcohol, All foods, ALL movies, ALL music, ALL sporting activities - because some will be induced to sjn who are drunks, gluttons, time wasters or the like?

What you suggest is literally impossible, because as I said any and every thing can be an occasion of sin.

:nope: The Second Person of the Blessed Trinity was always utterly perfect in His prudence as in every other one of His virtues.
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Like I said lily, Jesus was the law giver, so he could be imprudent and it would still be prudent.:rolleyes:

You mean you donā€™t walk around with a veil covering your face to prevent men from lusting? How appalling!!!:eek:
 
Bill_Martin said:
No it isnā€™t. Itā€™s a rejection of Godā€™s creation just because we canā€™t figure out how moderation works. It takes the virtues of prudence and temperance and throws them away out of the fear of having to actually apply them and instead says we should isolate ourselves from the rest of the world to avoid having to use them. It denies Godā€™s mercy because it implies that misery is the only sure way to avoid sin, which is ridiculous and false. It denies Godā€™s wisdom because it rejects the good things he has given us as unhealthy.

If God wanted us to be miserable, he wouldnā€™t have given us joy. If he wanted us to fearfully hide from the good things on this Earth he gave us, he wouldnā€™t have put them here. If he wanted us to cower and avoid situations where we could make the wrong decision, he would never have given us the virtues of prudence and temperance to make the right one.

edit: Iā€™m not directing this at you specifically Bruised Reed; Iā€™m just making a general comment. šŸ˜‰
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I guess itā€™s okay to enjoy trees, and flowers and pictures of them but what about painting my toenails? Itā€™s money that could go to the poor and no one sees my toenails except for me (until summer anyway). I might set a bad example if someone (especially another Catholic) sees me wearing nail polish that is black with silver, gold and black glitter (China Glaze - Get Carried Away from the Cirque du Soleil collection)? This doesnā€™t sound very humble. Surely I can be joyful without nail polish.

Iā€™m not sure God is okay with glitter though. Perhaps I should start a new thread and ask.
 
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