Is this a mortal sin?

[Jumaj]

Hi,
I’ve been in a teahouse, doing some things.
When I went to the toilet, I’ve seen my classmates,
and one of them said “Looks like now we are really stoned (sorry if it’s badly translated- it should mean being under some psychotrpic drugs)”
They’ve been smoking shisha, the water pipe, they are all under eighteen, so it’s really bad.
I’ve left the teahouse, but on my way home, I’ve been thinking, if I should return and admonish them, but I feared to do so, as they might make fun of me. I often fear to do good.
I did that with full consent and freedom, is this a mortal, or am I just scrupulous?

Thanks for your caring concern, sorry to bother you again.

 

[bilop]

Hi,
I’ve been in a teahouse, doing some things.
When I went to the toilet, I’ve seen my classmates,
and one of them said “Looks like now we are really stoned (sorry if it’s badly translated- it should mean being under some psychotrpic drugs)”
They’ve been smoking shisha, the water pipe, they are all under eighteen, so it’s really bad.
I’ve left the teahouse, but on my way home, I’ve been thinking, if I should return and admonish them, but I feared to do so, as they might make fun of me. I often fear to do good.
I did that with full consent and freedom, is this a mortal, or am I just scrupulous?

Thanks for your caring concern, sorry to bother you again.

Short answer, no. Failing to admonish them is in no way grave matter.

God Bless

 

[RPRPsych]

Short answer, no. Failing to admonish them is in no way grave matter.

God Bless

Exactly.

While it would have been heroic and virtuous to try admonishing them, prudence is also a virtue. Trying to admonish someone who’s “under the influence” is not a very safe or sound thing to do; it would either fly over their heads or, worse, elicit a hostile response. You could try talking to your friends at a more opportune time, but there’s no mortal sin involved here.

 

[Jumaj]

Exactly.

While it would have been heroic and virtuous to try admonishing them, prudence is also a virtue. Trying to admonish someone who’s “under the influence” is not a very safe or sound thing to do; it would either fly over their heads or, worse, elicit a hostile response. You could try talking to your friends at a more opportune time, but there’s no mortal sin involved here.

Yes, but my advice could make them realize, that what they are doing is bad for them, and they might stop smoking, I am now sure, that it wasn’t a mortal sin, but I’d like to ask:
Is my risk of health worth the chance, that they might stop?

 

[RPRPsych]

Yes, but my advice could make them realize, that what they are doing is bad for them, and they might stop smoking, I am now sure, that it wasn’t a mortal sin, but I’d like to ask:
Is my risk of health worth the chance, that they might stop?

I’d suggest talking to them, quietly, at a time when they’re not actually “using” whatever it is. You might find them more receptive. Also, try talking to each friend individually rather than as a group.

But to return to your original question, no, it’s not a mortal sin.