Is it a sin to keep silence about this sin?

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I work for a company that deals with wills and trusts. It is a small company, and as such I have direct access to the founder, who is a very serious Catholic. However, this company recommends a will for unmarried couples, which would allow a person to leave certain possessions to his or her life-partner. I have two questions: am I permitted to continue working for this company? And do I have to say something about this to the founder? Thanks everyone for your (name removed by moderator)ut.

 

[dashso40]

I would not leave a job voluntarily during this tough economic time…I don’t see how your committing a sin by drawing up a will…keep your job…do not say anything to boss…

 

[nodito]

An unmarried person is free to leave her possessions to whomever she see fit. She can leave them to the Church, a family member, a favorite teacher, or a random person on the street. The fact that she might choose to leave her possessions to someone with whom she is also committing fornication is not in itself morally problematic. I don’t think you need to treat these customers any differently than you would any other single person who requests your service. You certainly don’t need to look for a new job. God bless.

 

[nodito]

However, this company recommends a will for unmarried couples.

I just noticed this and so I would add that it might depend on how the company is marketing these wills and whether their advertising somehow encourages couples to cohabitate.

 

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Thanks very much everyone for your (name removed by moderator)ut.

 

[JimG]

Particularly if there are children involved, it might be morally questionable to NOT recommend a will for unmarried couples.

 

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A follow-up question: my boss (this serious Catholic) also has a client who owns stock in Johnson and Johnson, which I believe manufactures abortificients and/or contraceptives. It’s not really my place to tell my boss what to recommend to his clients, is it? Or do i need to say something? Thanks again!

 

[nodito]

It’s not really my place to tell my boss what to recommend to his clients, is it?

No, it’s not your place. If your boss were to ask you what you think of the Johnson and Johnson company, you are free to tell him, but I wouldn’t go out of your way to point out that one of his clients might be making questionable investing decisions.

 

[NoWhereMan]

I work for a company that deals with wills and trusts. It is a small company, and as such I have direct access to the founder, who is a very serious Catholic. However, this company recommends a will for unmarried couples, which would allow a person to leave certain possessions to his or her life-partner. I have two questions: am I permitted to continue working for this company? And do I have to say something about this to the founder? Thanks everyone for your (name removed by moderator)ut.

I would just do my job, I once knew a Very religious man , who worked in one of them adult bookstores part time to make ends meet, He asked his pastor did he think it was Ok, his pastor told him yes, but then again another pastor may have told him it was not ok. Just do what You have to do for the clients of your company is my advice, I don`t think your committing any sin

 

[m134e5]

I work for a company that deals with wills and trusts. It is a small company, and as such I have direct access to the founder, who is a very serious Catholic. However, this company recommends a will for unmarried couples, which would allow a person to leave certain possessions to his or her life-partner. I have two questions: am I permitted to continue working for this company? And do I have to say something about this to the founder? Thanks everyone for your (name removed by moderator)ut.

It is not your business if someone wants to include in their will/trust a life-partner who is not their husband or wife, as wrong as their lifestyle may be.