types of sin

[Holland]

Got into a discussion on whether sins of omission are as bad as the commission of sin. Is there any Catholic teaching out there that addresses this? Does God view some sins worse than others?

 

[PhilVaz]

I’m replying to push one of the creation-evolution threads off the first page. Plus yours had no replies!

Both Catechism (paragraphs 1846-1876) and the Bible (1 John 5:16-17; Gal 5:19-21; 1 Cor 6:9-11) teach some sins are worse than others. Yep it is clear.

This appears to be a decent article on What is Mortal Sin? also here on this site on the Fathers, also short article on Sins of Omission

Phil P

 

[Holland]

Thanks a bunch. I will look at the articles. I am confused about whether sins are just mortal or venial or if the type of sin is more important.

 

[hurst]

Holland:

Thanks a bunch. I will look at the articles. I am confused about whether sins are just mortal or venial or if the type of sin is more important.

If I understand correctly, all sins can be grouped under the seven capital sins, and all of these are themselves a manifestation of the sin of pride, which itself eminates from inordinate self-love.

Thus, the call of Christ to deny ourselves is crucial to holiness and avoiding sin.

hurst

 

[dafalax]

Holland:

Got into a discussion on whether sins of omission are as bad as the commission of sin. Is there any Catholic teaching out there that addresses this? Does God view some sins worse than others?

It really depends on the sin of omission. If you are a newsreporter who decides not to tell an army platoon about an ambush so you can film the resulting bloodshed for the 10 o’clock news, that is a mortal sin of omission. However, i think unless you are intentionally failing to tell a priest a sin, most sins of omission are venial. But read the articles.

 

[puzzleannie]

when, Lord, did we see you hungry and not feed you, thirsty and not give you drink?

As long as you failed to do this for the least of my brethren, you failed to do it for Me.

this is the judgement of the nations at the end of Matthew’s Gospel.

 

[Holland]

PhilVaz:

I’m replying to push one of the creation-evolution threads off the first page. Plus yours had no replies!

Both Catechism (paragraphs 1846-1876) and the Bible (1 John 5:16-17; Gal 5:19-21; 1 Cor 6:9-11) teach some sins are worse than others. Yep it is clear.

This appears to be a decent article on What is Mortal Sin? also here on this site on the Fathers, also short article on Sins of Omission

Phil P

Well I read the articles, and it looks like just about everything a person could do wrong could be a mortal sin? I was shocked. If you miss Mass on Sunday for a lame reason, ZAP!, mortal sin. I guess I better pay more attention to what is going on.