Sins against your body

[melissa09]

I know that your not supposed to do anything that would be cosidered harming yourself, because your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit or something like that, and I know that suicide and using illegal drugs, etc. are mortal. But what about things like popping pimples on your face or drinking soda, would these too be mortal because your harming yourself, or what are they?

 

[stuart12]

forget the pimples…

moderation is the key as regards to eating, drinking or smoking. if you over do it with the food, its a sin of gluttony. as you rely upon sensual pleasures and not use it for its correct purpose.

i have just had some triffle and coca cola, both were very nice. but i did not over eat in order to make myself sick. give thanks to God for what you have received and get on with the rest of your duties.

 

[LilyM]

I know that your not supposed to do anything that would be cosidered harming yourself, because your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit or something like that, and I know that suicide and using illegal drugs, etc. are mortal. But what about things like popping pimples on your face or drinking soda, would these too be mortal because your harming yourself, or what are they?

Popping pimples, while not for the most part a good idea, isn’t usually harmful either - although very occasionally it can leave a scar or end up making the pimple worse. If piercing your ears is fine, I can’t imagine that the limited harm popping a zit does makes it bad.

Drinking soda is only bad if done immoderately - as in the sin of gluttony mentioned by previous poster. Or if you’re particularly sensitive to it and your skin badly breaks out each and every time you have a soda, or if it’s ruining your teeth or something.

In any event, healthwise it’s best to stick to water (you can have very diluted diet cordial in it if you can’t stand plain water) and unsweetened fruit juice (preferably squeeze your own - yummo!)

 

[teachccd]

I know that your not supposed to do anything that would be cosidered harming yourself, because your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit or something like that, and I know that suicide and using illegal drugs, etc. are mortal. But what about things like popping pimples on your face or drinking soda, would these too be mortal because your harming yourself, or what are they?

Breathing Los Angeles air would be included…But then if I don’t breath…HHMM…

I think that using common sense is in order when discerning what is harmful to your body. Most foods have chemicals in them and driving on the freeway presents the risk of bodily injury.

Common sense and intent…that’s my :twocents:

 

[PhilotheaZ]

But what about things like popping pimples on your face or drinking soda, would these too be mortal because your harming yourself, or what are they?

If they are sins at all (and I doubt that they are, unless done excessively or to the detriment of your health), they would probably be venial.

In order to be mortal, the action would have to be seriously harmful to your health and done knowingly and willingly.

 

[AHapka]

Most foods have chemicals in them

Every food has chemicals in them, after all they are all made of matter.

I don’t see how drinking soda would be harming yourself unless done in excess as other posters have stated.

In any event, overeating or gluttony can be grave matter depending on the degree it is committed. We cannot say if it is mortal in any given case. Such judgements are best made with one’s spiritual director and/or confessor.

 

[AHapka]

In any event, healthwise it’s best to stick to water

Lily I agree with so many of your other posts.

However, if I didn’t have my can of Mountain Dew in the morning, I’d be lost (or tired until noon)!

 

[DocSoos]

I know that your not supposed to do anything that would be cosidered harming yourself, because your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit or something like that, and I know that suicide and using illegal drugs, etc. are mortal. But what about things like popping pimples on your face or drinking soda, would these too be mortal because your harming yourself, or what are they?

First take a deep breath, and have a Coke and a smile. There are medications that you can get from your Doctor to control acne. Relax enjoy life. And don’t forget that God loves you. Just read your bible and see the types of people Jesus hung out with.

Peace

 

[LilyM]

Lily I agree with so many of your other posts.

However, if I didn’t have my can of Mountain Dew in the morning, I’d be lost (or tired until noon)!

My drug of choice for staying awake is caffeine (mostly coffee, sometimes tea) - I tend to get mouth ulcers when I drink soda.

 

[teachccd]

Every food has chemicals in them, after all they are all made of matter.

Yea, but not the matter that we should be eating…