Responsibility for others' sins

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Are we responsible for others’ sins if we do not know whether our action will give an occasion of sin? For example, I recommend the Harry Potter series to a friend, and after reading it he develops a fascination for witchcraft. Would it be a sin for me here?
 
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Not really, Its of them to understand and know their wrong doings that make what they do or did sin. Offering a friend to read a book isn’t going to want them to do sin, unless they themselves insist on looking more into those things themeselves and knowing its of sin to do so.
 
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Are we responsible for others’ sins if we do not know whether our action will give an occasion of sin? For example, I recommend the Harry Potter series to a friend, and after reading it he develops a fascination for witchcraft. Would it be a sin for me here?
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It is quite a delicate thing. In principle, you would advice or recommend things that are good and can edify the person especially in their spiritual growth and walk with God. That is, if you know what are they.

Jesus has strong word for people who brings or causes others to sin. So be careful with what you recommend to your friends.

God bless.
 
I think it depends. For example, I talk about food and cooking at work, and sometimes about alcohol. If unbeknownst to me, my coworker has an alcohol problem and is inspired to drunkenness, I am not guilty. Alcohol is in and of itself neutral; we’re not restricted to talking purely about spiritual matters.
 
Be careful - as you exercise ‘ your rights’ -
that you don’t become a stumbling block -
for someone of weaker faith and belief.

 
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Are we responsible for others’ sins if we do not know whether our action will give an occasion of sin? For example, I recommend the Harry Potter series to a friend, and after reading it he develops a fascination for witchcraft. Would it be a sin for me here?
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Catechism
2284 … Scandal is a grave offense if by deed or omission another is deliberately led into a grave offense.
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Catholic Answers – Witchcraft:

 
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