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codefro
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Still a relatively new law in CA. Is it a sin to text while driving?
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AthenaC
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- In the absence of any law to that effect, not necessarily. If the driver is texting in a situation where they are endangering themselves and others by impairing their driving, then yes.
- If there is a law against it, Jesus did say “give to Ceaser what is Ceaser’s.” As it is a just law, then yes it would be a sin to break it.
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TimothyH
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Texting while driving is one of those things which are clearly observable through natural law as being incredibly reckless.
It’s right up there with leaving loaded guns laying around while your five year old daughter has a sleepover party, jumping out of your second story window into a swimming pool, catching aligators by hand, and so forth.
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It’s right up there with leaving loaded guns laying around while your five year old daughter has a sleepover party, jumping out of your second story window into a swimming pool, catching aligators by hand, and so forth.
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AthenaC
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I don’t totally agree with this. I’ve texted while driving before - by speaking into my phone, glancing down to make sure it heard me right, then click “send.” I fail to see how that’s “incredibly reckless.”Texting while driving is one of those things which are clearly observable through natural law as being incredibly reckless.
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loozcannon
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Is it a sin? I don’t think so.
Is it wise? No.
Is it wise? No.
No.Still a relatively new law in CA. Is it a sin to text while driving?
But an argument can be made for the sinfulness in placing the lives of others at risk.
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George_Stegmeir
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Texting while driving is equal to driving while impaired, ie, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Anyone who texts while driving is not only self centered and cares nothing for the safety of others, they are a menace and deserve to be put under the jail upon their first conviction. Upon their second conviction, they should lose their drivers license for at least 5 years, or whatever time habitual drunk drivers get.
I know of one State that has a manditory 5 year sentance for habitual drunk driving!
Anyone who texts while driving is not only self centered and cares nothing for the safety of others, they are a menace and deserve to be put under the jail upon their first conviction. Upon their second conviction, they should lose their drivers license for at least 5 years, or whatever time habitual drunk drivers get.
I know of one State that has a manditory 5 year sentance for habitual drunk driving!
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TeenageConvert
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I think it’s incredibly irresponsible and selfish.
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Christmastwin
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There have been many teens killed on the road because of it. It is extremely reckless with no regard for others. All we need to do is take our eyes off the road for a second and someone can dart out from somewhere.
I see people reading the newspaper while they’re driving. Drives me nuts.
I see people reading the newspaper while they’re driving. Drives me nuts.
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austenbosten
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It’s a sin in my book. I cant stand people who text and drive, they are as dangerous and as reckless on the road to others and themselves as drunk drivers.
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thistle
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I doubt if its a sin but its really stupid and dangerous. Such an act statistically causes as many accidents as drivers who have been drinking.Still a relatively new law in CA. Is it a sin to text while driving?
This response indicates you do not believe drunk driving to be a sin as well.I doubt if its a sin but its really stupid and dangerous. Such an act statistically causes as many accidents as drivers who have been drinking.
Is that really the case?
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thistle
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Drunk driving IS a sin of grave matter.This response indicates you do not believe drunk driving to be a sin as well.
Is that really the case?
Texting while driving may be but I don’t know. My point is that even if it is not a sin (which I don’t know) its still stupid and dangerous.
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vera_dicere
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Ever seen the result of someone who’s crashed their car whilst texting?I don’t totally agree with this. I’ve texted while driving before - by speaking into my phone, glancing down to make sure it heard me right, then click “send.” I fail to see how that’s “incredibly reckless.”
Ever seen the result of someone who’s crashed theri car into another car whilst texting?
Ever seen the result of someone who’s crashed their car into a pedestrian whilst texting?
I have. Not pleasant.
Its an incredibly stupid, dangerous and inconsiderate thing to do, and when I see someone doing it, I ring the cops. [Its now illegal in NZL as well].
Granted, putting on makeup, changing the radio, swatting bugs and eating pies are also not wise things to do whilst actually driving the car.
You may get away with it once, maybe twice, maybe a hundred times, but do you want to take that risk? Might not be your life you screw up or end.
I mean, seriously, is it that hard to pull over to teh side of the road and take the call? Its what, a minute, maybe two? And if you can’t pull over immediately, surely, SURELY you can wait till its safe to do so.
I’d class it as a sin.
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vera_dicere
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One of the major factors of determining mortal sin is full knowledge and full consent. People when they are drunk aren’t generally operating with fully fledged common sense. People who are texting generally are sober. They know better.Drunk driving IS a sin of grave matter.
Texting while driving may be but I don’t know. My point is that even if it is not a sin (which I don’t know) its still stupid and dangerous.
But it generally boils down to planning. If you wanna go get trashed, fine, have at it, but have a taxi or sober driver at the ready.
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drafdog
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There are at least two sins involved here, both of which may be mortal sins depending upon the intent of the subject.
You are throwing 2000 to 4000 pounds of metal about the roadways knowing that you are not adequately controlling the vehicle. This shows that you don’t care about the property, health or lives of those about you. Deep down inside where it really counts you don’t care about other people. You care only about yourself.
The second sin is that you knowingly disregard the laws established by the society in which you live. This is the sin of pride, a sort of idolatry. You are saying that you are more important than others, so important that the rules that apply to others don’t apply to you. You are setting yourself up as a little god. Clearly the mortal sin of idolatry.
There is one thing that may keep these from being mortal sins and that is the mitigating circumstance of youth. If you are under the age of twenty-five your mind is not sufficiently mature to make a whole-hearted decision in matters of morality.
Otherwise you are steeped in mortal sin and should repent in sackcloth and ashes, praying continually for a conversion of heart, which you sorely need.
I know that you don’t want to entertain the ideas that I have put forth here, but that is more evidence of your lack of respect for the rest of humanity.
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You are throwing 2000 to 4000 pounds of metal about the roadways knowing that you are not adequately controlling the vehicle. This shows that you don’t care about the property, health or lives of those about you. Deep down inside where it really counts you don’t care about other people. You care only about yourself.
The second sin is that you knowingly disregard the laws established by the society in which you live. This is the sin of pride, a sort of idolatry. You are saying that you are more important than others, so important that the rules that apply to others don’t apply to you. You are setting yourself up as a little god. Clearly the mortal sin of idolatry.
There is one thing that may keep these from being mortal sins and that is the mitigating circumstance of youth. If you are under the age of twenty-five your mind is not sufficiently mature to make a whole-hearted decision in matters of morality.
Otherwise you are steeped in mortal sin and should repent in sackcloth and ashes, praying continually for a conversion of heart, which you sorely need.
I know that you don’t want to entertain the ideas that I have put forth here, but that is more evidence of your lack of respect for the rest of humanity.
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Dangerous!Still a relatively new law in CA. Is it a sin to text while driving?
I saw a program the other day where a lorry driver did this and he rammed into the back of a car.
The car was squashed like a pancake, the young woman died in the car before the police arrived.
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thewanderer
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This is dangerous thinking… the claim that its impossible to comit a mortal sin when you are under 25? Sure, your mind might not be fully developed until 25, but you are hardly a child until then and are perfectly capable of giving full consent to at least some decisions. If this weren’t true it would be impossible for someone under 25 to get married as this is also an act that requires full consent.If you are under the age of twenty-five your mind is not sufficiently mature to make a whole-hearted decision in matters of morality.
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nathaliecorz30
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I see many people who drive their car while texting to somebody on the phone. This is very dangerous in a way that it distracts the mind and increases the chances of getting a severe road accident. Besides, the Department of Transportation, among other bodies and the public at large, is worried about texting while driving. Most states have texting while driving laws which stop it, but the DOT has thrown $550,000 toward researching whether such laws have an impact.
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