Part, Question

5501   2, 125 |            seems that daring is not a sin. For it is written (Job
5502   2, 125 |         praise. Therefore it is not a sin to be daring.~Aquin.: SMT
5503   2, 125 |              hope is accounted ~not a sin but a virtue. Neither therefore
5504   2, 125 |         should daring be accounted a ~sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[127] A[
5505   2, 125 |            avoided save on account of sin. Therefore daring is a sin.~
5506   2, 125 |            sin. Therefore daring is a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[127] A[
5507   2, 125 |        implying excess is accounted a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[127] A[
5508   2, 125 |             daring, as ~designating a sin, is opposed, not to fortitude
5509   2, 128 |              Whether presumption is a sin?~(2) Whether it is opposed
5510   2, 128 |              Whether presumption is a sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[130] A[
5511   2, 128 |             that presumption is not a sin. For the Apostle says: ~"
5512   2, 128 |        Therefore presumption is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[130] A[
5513   2, 128 |          praiseworthy, ~rather than a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[130] A[
5514   2, 128 |              is not ~sufficient, be a sin, it seems that man cannot
5515   2, 128 |        Therefore presumption is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[130] A[
5516   2, 128 |             root of an evil will is a sin. Therefore ~presumption
5517   2, 128 |           Therefore ~presumption is a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[130] A[
5518   2, 128 |         evident that presumption is a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[130] A[
5519   2, 128 |            accounted a species of the sin against the ~Holy Ghost,
5520   2, 128 |                 Q[21], A[1]). But the sin ~against the Holy Ghost
5521   2, 128 |       presumption that is accounted a sin against ~the Holy Ghost,
5522   2, 129 |          inquiry:~(1) Whether it is a sin?~(2) Whether it is opposed
5523   2, 129 |               1~Whether ambition is a sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[131] A[
5524   2, 129 |          seems that ambition is not a sin. For ambition denotes the ~
5525   2, 129 |           Therefore ambition is not a sin; rather is it something
5526   2, 129 |          Further, anyone may, without sin, desire what is due to him
5527   2, 129 |            ambition of honor is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[131] A[
5528   2, 129 |             from doing evil, is not a sin. Now honor heartens men
5529   2, 129 |          Therefore ~ambition is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[131] A[
5530   2, 129 |          contrary to charity, ~except sin. Therefore ambition is a
5531   2, 129 |               Therefore ambition is a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[131] A[
5532   2, 129 |          evident ~that it is always a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[131] A[
5533   2, 130 |          Whether desire of glory is a sin?~(2) Whether it is opposed
5534   2, 130 |                Whether it is a mortal sin?~(4) Whether it is a capital
5535   2, 130 |              the desire of glory is a sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[132] A[
5536   2, 130 |              desire of glory is not a sin. For no one sins ~in being
5537   2, 130 |             desire for glory is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[132] A[
5538   2, 130 |             good is apparently not a ~sin. Now the desire of glory
5539   2, 130 |             desire for glory is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[132] A[
5540   2, 130 |            with praise." Now it is no sin to ~desire praiseworthy
5541   2, 130 |          desire of vainglory is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[132] A[
5542   2, 130 |               praise. Now it is not a sin to know and approve one'
5543   2, 130 |            God." Likewise it is not a sin to be willing to approve ~
5544   2, 130 |             not, of itself, denote a ~sin: but the desire for empty
5545   2, 130 |               or vain glory denotes a sin: for it is ~sinful to desire
5546   2, 130 |         Whether vainglory is a mortal sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[132] A[
5547   2, 130 |            that vainglory is a mortal sin. For nothing precludes ~
5548   2, 130 |        eternal reward except a mortal sin. Now vainglory precludes
5549   2, 130 |      Therefore vainglory is a ~mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[132] A[
5550   2, 130 |       Therefore vainglory is a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[132] A[
5551   2, 130 |              3: Further, apparently a sin is mortal if it be most
5552   2, 130 |           harmful. Now vainglory is a sin of this kind, because a
5553   2, 130 |       Therefore vainglory is a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[132] A[
5554   2, 130 |             latter there is no mortal sin. ~Therefore vainglory is
5555   2, 130 |             vainglory is not a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[132] A[
5556   2, 130 |               A[4]; Q[112], A[2]~), a sin is mortal through being
5557   2, 130 |          contrary to charity. Now the sin of ~vainglory, considered
5558   2, 130 |               this way it is a mortal sin. Wherefore Augustine says (
5559   2, 130 |            not a mortal but a ~venial sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[132] A[
5560   2, 130 |             vainglory be not a mortal sin. On ~the other hand when
5561   2, 130 |                vainglory is a mortal ~sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[132] A[
5562   2, 130 |              stated to be a dangerous sin, not only on ~account of
5563   2, 130 |              prominence, neither as a sin, because it is not always
5564   2, 130 |               is not always a ~mortal sin, nor considered as an appetible
5565   2, 130 |          capital vice to ~be a mortal sin; for mortal sin can arise
5566   2, 130 |              a mortal sin; for mortal sin can arise from venial sin,
5567   2, 130 |             sin can arise from venial sin, inasmuch as ~venial sin
5568   2, 130 |              sin, inasmuch as ~venial sin can dispose man thereto. ~(
5569   2, 131 |            Whether pusillanimity is a sin?~(2) To what virtue is it
5570   2, 131 |            Whether pusillanimity is a sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[133] A[
5571   2, 131 |           that pusillanimity is not a sin. For every sin makes a ~
5572   2, 131 |               is not a sin. For every sin makes a ~man evil, just
5573   2, 131 |                pusillanimity is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[133] A[
5574   2, 131 |   consequently pusillanimity is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[133] A[
5575   2, 131 |               is the beginning of all sin" (Ecclus. 10:15). But ~pusillanimity
5576   2, 131 |      Therefore pusillanimity is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[133] A[
5577   2, 131 |                pusillanimity is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[133] A[
5578   2, 131 |         conduct is to be avoided save sin. Now ~pusillanimity is to
5579   2, 131 |          Therefore pusillanimity is a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[133] A[
5580   2, 131 |              natural inclination is a sin, ~because it is contrary
5581   2, 131 |         Wherefore as presumption is a sin, so ~is pusillanimity. Hence
5582   2, 131 |           that it is a more ~grievous sin than presumption: yet this
5583   2, 131 |            pusillanimity is a graver ~sin than presumption, since
5584   2, 134 |               to bear with ~those who sin through weakness, merely
5585   2, 134 |            for which reason those who sin through pride are stated
5586   2, 135 |               5:15, seqq. Now "before sin ~man was so framed that
5587   2, 135 |          great a facility of avoiding sin: whereas these, ~although
5588   2, 135 |               by himself to fall into sin, but he cannot by ~himself
5589   2, 135 |         cannot by ~himself arise from sin without the help of grace.
5590   2, 135 |                Hence by falling into ~sin, so far as he is concerned
5591   2, 135 |         himself to be persevering in ~sin, unless he be delivered
5592   2, 135 |              is ~able, by himself, to sin: wherefore he needs the
5593   2, 139 |            lacking to all who are in ~sin. Hence those who lack other
5594   2, 139 |             temperance, it would be a sin against ~temperance to indulge
5595   2, 139 |         temperance, there would be no sin in using ~any pleasure for
5596   2, 139 |         whatever, for this would be a sin against ~temperance. But
5597   2, 140 |            Whether insensibility is a sin?~(2) Whether intemperance
5598   2, 140 |            intemperance is a childish sin?~(3) Of the comparison between
5599   2, 140 |      Therefore insensibility is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[142] A[
5600   2, 140 |           effective means of avoiding sin ~would seem not to be sinful.
5601   2, 140 |         effective remedy in avoiding ~sin is to shun pleasures, and
5602   2, 140 |      pleasures we ~are less liable to sin." Therefore there is nothing
5603   2, 140 |              s preservation, he would sin, as ~acting counter to the
5604   2, 140 |              OBJ 3: In order to avoid sin, pleasure must be shunned,
5605   2, 140 |            intemperance is a childish sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[142] A[
5606   2, 140 |        intemperance is not a childish sin. For Jerome ~in commenting
5607   2, 140 |        intemperance is not a childish sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[142] A[
5608   2, 140 |                of natural desires few sin by intemperance," according
5609   2, 140 |        intemperance is not a childish sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[142] A[
5610   2, 140 |        intemperance is not a childish sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[142] A[
5611   2, 140 |               does not mean ~that the sin of intemperance is childish
5612   2, 140 |               to be childish. For the sin of intemperance is one of
5613   2, 140 |            not in this sense that the sin of ~intemperance is said
5614   2, 140 |             its need, and there is no sin in desiring this, save only ~
5615   2, 140 |             is the only way in ~which sin can occur with regard to
5616   2, 140 |     intemperance is called a childish sin for the reason given above.~
5617   2, 140 |         pleasure, is a less grievous ~sin than cowardice, which is
5618   2, 140 |           Further, it is essential to sin that it be voluntary. Now ~
5619   2, 140 |          cowardice is a more grievous sin than ~intemperance.~Aquin.:
5620   2, 140 |       intemperance is a more grievous sin than ~cowardice.~Aquin.:
5621   2, 140 |              necessary ~the motive of sin the less grievous the sin.
5622   2, 140 |             sin the less grievous the sin. Wherefore intemperance
5623   2, 140 |                the more ~grievous his sin, wherefore sins are not
5624   2, 140 |          because the more voluntary a sin the graver it is. Now ~intemperance
5625   2, 140 |          virtue so is disgrace due to sin. Now some sins ~are more
5626   2, 140 |               in which many happen to sin. Therefore sins of ~intemperance
5627   2, 140 |             the unbecomingness of the sin in ~respect of the sinner.~
5628   2, 140 |            OBJ 2: The commonness of a sin diminishes the shamefulness
5629   2, 140 |       shamefulness and ~disgrace of a sin in the opinion of men, but
5630   2, 142 |            regards disgrace as due to sin ~which is a voluntary defect.
5631   2, 142 |          though it is properly due to sin alone, ~yet, at least in
5632   2, 142 |               not made ashamed of his sin by those whom he knows ~
5633   2, 142 |              to be guilty of the same sin, because according to Rhet.
5634   2, 142 |              that ~which results from sin. Hence the more weighty
5635   2, 142 |           with ~us in the likeness of sin, because we do not think
5636   2, 142 |              those who are steeped in sin are without ~shame, for
5637   2, 144 |               19) that "sometimes the sin of ~pride pierces the thoughts
5638   2, 145 |                and such especially is sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[147] A[
5639   2, 145 |              precept commits a mortal sin. ~Therefore if fasting were
5640   2, 145 |            all who do not fast would ~sin mortally, and a widespreading
5641   2, 145 |           atoning ~for and preventing sin, and as raising the mind
5642   2, 145 |        lawgiver. It will be a mortal ~sin to disobey a commandment
5643   2, 145 |                but it is not a mortal sin if one fails to keep a ~
5644   2, 145 |              the fasts of the Church, sin mortally. ~Aquin.: SMT SS
5645   2, 145 |              hindering the slavery of sin, which ~is opposed to spiritual
5646   2, 145 |               things, the deletion of sin, and the raising of the
5647   2, 145 |               man to be cleansed from sin, and the minds of the ~faithful
5648   2, 145 |                would not be free from sin. Nevertheless fasting considered
5649   2, 145 |              is, however, possible to sin and lose ~the merit of fasting,
5650   2, 145 |            deletion and prevention of sin. Hence it ought to add something
5651   2, 146 |              1) Whether gluttony is a sin?~(2) Whether it is a mortal
5652   2, 146 |                Whether it is a mortal sin?~(3) Whether it is the greatest
5653   2, 146 |               Whether it is a capital sin?~(6) Its daughters.~Aquin.:
5654   2, 146 |               1~Whether gluttony is a sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[148] A[
5655   2, 146 |           seem that gluttony is not a sin. For our Lord said (Mt. ~
5656   2, 146 |                Therefore, since every sin ~defiles a man, it seems
5657   2, 146 |          seems that gluttony is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[148] A[
5658   2, 146 |          Therefore ~gluttony is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[148] A[
5659   2, 146 |             Further, in every kind of sin the first movement is a
5660   2, 146 |               the first movement is a sin. But ~the first movement
5661   2, 146 |               in taking food is not a sin, else hunger and thirst ~
5662   2, 146 |           Therefore gluttony is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[148] A[
5663   2, 146 |            But man's ~inward enemy is sin. Therefore gluttony is a
5664   2, 146 |               Therefore gluttony is a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[148] A[
5665   2, 146 |               a thing is said to be a sin through being contrary to
5666   2, 146 |            evident that gluttony is a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[148] A[
5667   2, 146 |               and this is not without sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[148] A[
5668   2, 146 |          Whether gluttony is a mortal sin? ~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[148]
5669   2, 146 |              gluttony is not a mortal sin. For every mortal ~sin is
5670   2, 146 |         mortal sin. For every mortal ~sin is contrary to a precept
5671   2, 146 |              gluttony is not a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[148] A[
5672   2, 146 |              2: Further, every mortal sin is contrary to charity,
5673   2, 146 |            gluttony is never a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[148] A[
5674   2, 146 |              done away save by mortal sin. ~Therefore gluttony is
5675   2, 146 |        Therefore gluttony is a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[148] A[
5676   2, 146 |            gluttony will be a ~mortal sin. This is the case when he
5677   2, 146 |             God's law, it is a venial sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[148] A[
5678   2, 146 |             gluttony becomes a mortal sin by turning man ~away from
5679   2, 146 |          respect is gluttony a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[148] A[
5680   2, 146 |            For the ~grievousness of a sin is measured by the grievousness
5681   2, 146 |              the punishment. ~Now the sin of gluttony is most grievously
5682   2, 146 |            bread," etc. Therefore the sin of gluttony is the greatest
5683   2, 146 |         answer that, The gravity of a sin may be measured in three
5684   2, 146 |               the matter in which the sin is committed: and ~in this
5685   2, 146 |          gluttony is not the greatest sin, for ~it is about matters
5686   2, 146 |           Secondly, ~the gravity of a sin depends on the person who
5687   2, 146 |               this point ~of view the sin of gluttony is diminished
5688   2, 146 |         taking too much; sometimes we sin by the very heat of an immoderate ~
5689   2, 146 |             Para. 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, sin results from a man forsaking
5690   2, 146 |               end ~men are incited to sin in many ways. Now an end
5691   2, 146 |             Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: In sin the end is ascertained with
5692   2, 146 |      conversion, while the gravity of sin is determined with regard
5693   2, 146 |               follow that the capital sin which has the ~most desirable
5694   2, 146 |               joy ~results from every sin, according to Prov. 2:14, "
5695   2, 146 |              is associated with every sin, according to Prov. 14:22, "
5696   2, 146 |            But this seems to be not a sin ~but a punishment; or even
5697   2, 146 |              Joy in the act or end of sin results from every sin, ~
5698   2, 146 |             of sin results from every sin, ~especially the sin that
5699   2, 146 |            every sin, ~especially the sin that proceeds from habit,
5700   2, 146 |               choice is common to all sin, whereas dullness of sense ~
5701   2, 146 |              drink. However, it is no sin to procure vomiting as a
5702   2, 148 |              Whether drunkenness is a sin?~(2) Whether it is a mortal
5703   2, 148 |                Whether it is a mortal sin?~(3) Whether it is the most
5704   2, 148 |               it is the most grievous sin?~(4) Whether it excuses
5705   2, 148 |               Whether it excuses from sin?~~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[150]
5706   2, 148 |              Whether drunkenness is a sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[150] A[
5707   2, 148 |             that drunkenness is not a sin. For every sin has a ~corresponding
5708   2, 148 |               is not a sin. For every sin has a ~corresponding contrary
5709   2, 148 |                corresponding contrary sin, thus timidity is opposed
5710   2, 148 |              to pusillanimity. But no sin is opposed to drunkenness. ~
5711   2, 148 |        Therefore drunkenness is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[150] A[
5712   2, 148 |               1~OBJ 2: Further, every sin is voluntary [*Augustine,
5713   2, 148 |        Therefore drunkenness is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[150] A[
5714   2, 148 |             whoever causes another to sin, sins himself. Therefore, ~
5715   2, 148 |                 if drunkenness were a sin, it would follow that it
5716   2, 148 |             would follow that it is a sin to ask a man ~to drink that
5717   2, 148 |               1~OBJ 4: Further, every sin calls for correction. But
5718   2, 148 |       Therefore drunkenness is not a ~sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[150] A[
5719   2, 148 |             drunkenness denotes not a sin, but a penal defect resulting
5720   2, 148 |         drunkenness may occur without sin, especially if it ~is not
5721   2, 148 |           this way it is accounted a ~sin, and is comprised under
5722   2, 148 |             he would not be free from sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[150] A[
5723   2, 148 |               it is in ~this that the sin consists.~Aquin.: SMT SS
5724   2, 148 |        another to drink excused ~from sin, if he be unaware that the
5725   2, 148 |              neither is ~excused from sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[150] A[
5726   2, 148 |               drunkenness is a mortal sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[150] A[
5727   2, 148 |           drunkenness is not a mortal sin. For Augustine ~says in
5728   2, 148 |             assiduously, is a ~mortal sin." Now assiduity denotes
5729   2, 148 |              change ~the species of a sin; so that it cannot aggravate
5730   2, 148 |            that it cannot aggravate a sin infinitely, and ~make a
5731   2, 148 |        infinitely, and ~make a mortal sin of a venial sin, as shown
5732   2, 148 |              a mortal sin of a venial sin, as shown above (FS, Q[88],
5733   2, 148 |          drunkenness /is not a mortal sin for some other reason, ~
5734   2, 148 |         immoderate drink, is a venial sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[150] A[
5735   2, 148 |             OBJ 3: Further, no mortal sin should be committed on the
5736   2, 148 |           drunkenness is not a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[150] A[
5737   2, 148 |               drunkenness is a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[150] A[
5738   2, 148 |               1/1 ~I answer that, The sin of drunkenness, as stated
5739   2, 148 |           drunkenness may be ~without sin, as stated above (A[1]).
5740   2, 148 |      drunkenness may involve a venial sin. Thirdly, it may happen
5741   2, 148 |               drunkenness is a mortal sin, ~because then a man willingly
5742   2, 148 |             virtuous deeds and avoids sin, and thus he ~sins mortally
5743   2, 148 |              the risk of falling into sin. For Ambrose says ~(De Patriarch. [*
5744   2, 148 |        properly speaking, is a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[150] A[
5745   2, 148 |            makes drunkenness a mortal sin, not on account of ~the
5746   2, 148 |          which is not always a mortal sin: but knowingly to take ~
5747   2, 148 |              being drunk, is a mortal sin. Hence ~Augustine says (
5748   2, 148 |              good of ~reason, it is a sin. Now this is especially
5749   2, 148 |             Further, the gravity of a sin is shown by the gravity
5750   2, 148 |               God are graver than the sin ~of drunkenness, which is
5751   2, 148 |              drunkenness excuses from sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[150] A[
5752   2, 148 |      drunkenness does not excuse from sin. For the ~Philosopher says (
5753   2, 148 |              drunkenness aggravates a sin instead of excusing ~from
5754   2, 148 |               1/1~OBJ 2: Further, one sin does not excuse another,
5755   2, 148 |             it. Now ~drunkenness is a sin. Therefore it is not an
5756   2, 148 |               it is not an excuse for sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[150] A[
5757   2, 148 |    concupiscence is not an excuse for sin: neither therefore is drunkenness.~
5758   2, 148 |      drunkenness may be an excuse for sin, in so far as it causes
5759   2, 148 |              from that act be without sin, the subsequent sin is entirely ~
5760   2, 148 |           without sin, the subsequent sin is entirely ~excused from
5761   2, 148 |          excused from the ~subsequent sin, because the latter is rendered
5762   2, 148 |              fell into the subsequent sin. Nevertheless, ~the resulting
5763   2, 148 |          Nevertheless, ~the resulting sin is diminished, even as the
5764   2, 148 |           punishment for his ~twofold sin. Or we may reply that he
5765   2, 148 |      Drunkenness may be an excuse for sin, not in the point of ~its
5766   2, 148 |          point of ~its being itself a sin, but in the point of the
5767   2, 148 |              concupiscence diminishes sin, because it is ~less grievous
5768   2, 148 |               it is ~less grievous to sin through weakness than through
5769   2, 149 |               belong to every kind of sin: for it is written (Ps.
5770   2, 150 |       Therefore just as it would be a sin ~to abstain from all food,
5771   2, 150 |            individual, so too it is a sin to abstain altogether from
5772   2, 150 |        continency as though it were a sin." ~Therefore virginity is
5773   2, 150 |              Therefore virginity is a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[152] A[
5774   2, 150 |               1/1~On the contrary, No sin is a matter of direct counsel.
5775   2, 150 |          cannot be set aside ~without sin. The other duty has to be
5776   2, 150 |              through thinking this a ~sin, that he offered sacrifice,
5777   2, 150 |             no virtue is lost without sin. Yet virginity is lost ~
5778   2, 150 |            virginity is lost ~without sin, namely by marriage. Therefore
5779   2, 150 |            riches by repenting of his sin. In like manner a person
5780   2, 150 |            who has lost ~virginity by sin, recovers by repenting,
5781   2, 150 |         virtue, is never lost without sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[152] A[
5782   2, 151 |              Whether lust is a mortal sin?~(4) Whether lust is a capital
5783   2, 151 |           venereal act can be without sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[153] A[
5784   2, 151 |           venereal act can be without sin. For ~nothing but sin would
5785   2, 151 |         without sin. For ~nothing but sin would seem to hinder virtue.
5786   2, 151 |               venereal act is without sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[153] A[
5787   2, 151 |           venereal act can be without sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[153] A[
5788   2, 151 |             its effect. Now original ~sin is transmitted to children
5789   2, 151 |           venereal act can be without sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[153] A[
5790   2, 151 |               will understand that no sin ~is committed in that which
5791   2, 151 |              every venereal ~act is a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[153] A[
5792   2, 151 |            Para. 1/1~I answer that, A sin, in human acts, is that
5793   2, 151 |            manner. Wherefore it is no sin if one, by the ~dictate
5794   2, 151 |            use of food can be without sin, if it ~be taken in due
5795   2, 151 |          venereal acts can be without sin, provided they ~be performed
5796   2, 151 |            and as to this nothing but sin is ~an obstacle to virtue.
5797   2, 151 |       hindered by that which is not a sin, but a ~lesser good. In
5798   2, 151 |               punishment of the first sin, inasmuch as the ~reason,
5799   2, 151 |                shackled with original sin, is born of fleshly concupiscence (
5800   2, 151 |              which is ~not imputed as sin to the regenerate) as of
5801   2, 151 |       regenerate) as of a daughter of sin." Hence it ~does not follow
5802   2, 151 |              the act in question is a sin, but that it contains ~something
5803   2, 151 |              resulting from the first sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[153] A[
5804   2, 151 |          about venereal acts can be a sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[153] A[
5805   2, 151 |             venereal acts cannot be a sin. For ~the venereal act consists
5806   2, 151 |              i, 18). But ~there is no sin attaching to the emission
5807   2, 151 |              neither can there be any sin in venereal acts.~Aquin.:
5808   2, 151 |             Therefore there can be no sin in venereal ~acts, and consequently
5809   2, 151 |               consequently lust is no sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[153] A[
5810   2, 151 |               1~OBJ 3: Further, every sin has an opposite vice. But,
5811   2, 151 |               Therefore lust is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[153] A[
5812   2, 151 |              s ordering, it will be a sin. Now lust consists ~essentially
5813   2, 151 |           without any doubt lust is a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[153] A[
5814   2, 151 |               is to be found in every sin, even as ~prudence is in
5815   2, 151 |               is the ~origin of every sin, as Augustine says (De Civ.
5816   2, 152 |               fornication is a mortal sin?~(3) Whether it is the greatest
5817   2, 152 |               Whether there is mortal sin in touches, kisses and such
5818   2, 152 |       nocturnal pollution is a mortal sin?~(6) Of seduction;~(7) Of
5819   2, 152 |             Of sacrilege;~(11) Of the sin against nature;~(12) Of
5820   2, 152 |          inordinately. But the latter sin is ~comprised under lust.
5821   2, 152 |             above (Q[153], A[3]), the sin of lust consists ~in seeking
5822   2, 152 |            Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 4: The sin of a husband with his wife
5823   2, 152 |               fornication is a mortal sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5824   2, 152 |           fornication is not a mortal sin. For ~things that come under
5825   2, 152 |               But there is not mortal sin in these observances, ~according
5826   2, 152 |           fornication is not a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5827   2, 152 |             OBJ 2: Further, no mortal sin is the matter of a Divine
5828   2, 152 |          fornication is not a mortal ~sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5829   2, 152 |             OBJ 3: Further, no mortal sin is mentioned in Holy Writ
5830   2, 152 |           fornication is not a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5831   2, 152 |              4: Further, every mortal sin is contrary to charity.
5832   2, 152 |                God, since it is not a sin directly against. God, nor
5833   2, 152 |           fornication is not a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5834   2, 152 |              5: Further, every mortal sin leads to eternal perdition.
5835   2, 152 |          fornication is not a ~mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5836   2, 152 |               is not always a mortal ~sin. Therefore neither is all
5837   2, 152 |            Now crime denotes a mortal sin. Therefore fornication and
5838   2, 152 |           than one's wife is a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5839   2, 152 |           Further, nothing but mortal sin debars a man from God's
5840   2, 152 |               fornication is a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5841   2, 152 |              is a criminal or mortal ~sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5842   2, 152 |           fornication to be a ~mortal sin, notwithstanding that a
5843   2, 152 |             must take note that every sin committed directly against
5844   2, 152 |               human life is ~a mortal sin. Now simple fornication
5845   2, 152 |           consequently it is a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5846   2, 152 |           Fornication is said to be a sin, because it is contrary
5847   2, 152 |               just as Abraham did not sin in being willing to slay
5848   2, 152 |            future ~child, is a mortal sin as to the very genus of
5849   2, 152 |             gluttony ~is not a mortal sin by reason of its genus.
5850   2, 152 |          would, however, be a ~mortal sin, if a man were knowingly
5851   2, 152 |        sensuous pleasure is a ~lesser sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5852   2, 152 |             of sins. For ~seemingly a sin is the more grievous according
5853   2, 152 |           Para. 1/1~OBJ 2: Further, a sin is the more grievous that
5854   2, 152 |          graver would seem to be the ~sin committed against it. Now
5855   2, 152 |         committed against it. Now the sin of fornication is seemingly
5856   2, 152 |         answer that, The gravity of a sin may be measured in two ways,
5857   2, 152 |             first ~with regard to the sin in itself, secondly with
5858   2, 152 |           accident. ~The gravity of a sin is measured with regard
5859   2, 152 |           measured with regard to the sin itself, by reason ~of its
5860   2, 152 |               the good to which that ~sin is opposed. Now fornication
5861   2, 152 |              Wherefore it is a graver sin, as to its species, than
5862   2, 152 |            pleasure that aggravates a sin is that which is ~in the
5863   2, 152 |           sensitive appetite, lessens sin, because a sin is the less
5864   2, 152 |                lessens sin, because a sin is the less grievous ~according
5865   2, 152 |             The fornicator is said to sin against his own body, not ~
5866   2, 152 |      fornication is the most grievous sin, because in man reason is
5867   2, 152 |               wherefore if there be a sin more opposed to reason, ~
5868   2, 152 |            Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 3: The sin of fornication is contrary
5869   2, 152 |             murder is a more grievous sin than fornication and every
5870   2, 152 |            Moreover, fornication is a sin against ~God, not directly
5871   2, 152 |           Whether there can be mortal sin in touches and kisses?~Aquin.:
5872   2, 152 |               that there is no mortal sin in touches and kisses. ~
5873   2, 152 |              is stated to be a mortal sin as being ~prejudicial to
5874   2, 152 |          Therefore there is no mortal sin in these.~Aquin.: SMT SS
5875   2, 152 |               done sometimes ~without sin. Therefore they are not
5876   2, 152 |             crime, that is, of mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5877   2, 152 |           said to be a mortal works. /sin in two ways. ~First, by
5878   2, 152 |           very nature, imply a mortal sin, for it is possible to ~
5879   2, 152 |          thing is said to be a mortal sin by reason of its cause:
5880   2, 152 |              8]), that it is a mortal sin not only to consent to the
5881   2, 152 |               delectation of a mortal sin. Wherefore since fornication
5882   2, 152 |              fornication is a ~mortal sin, and much more so the other
5883   2, 152 |             the ~pleasure is a mortal sin. Consequently, when these
5884   2, 152 |       nocturnal pollution is a mortal sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5885   2, 152 |              nocturnal pollution is a sin. For the same ~things are
5886   2, 152 |          pollution would seem to be a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5887   2, 152 |             has the use of reason can sin. Now a man has the ~use
5888   2, 152 |            another. Therefore one may sin while asleep, so that ~nocturnal
5889   2, 152 |       prevented by sleep from being a sin, seeing ~that it is a sin
5890   2, 152 |             sin, seeing ~that it is a sin according to its genus. ~
5891   2, 152 |              nocturnal pollution is a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5892   2, 152 |            and yet there is as little sin ~in this as there is in
5893   2, 152 |            has not the character of a sin. For every sin ~depends
5894   2, 152 |         character of a sin. For every sin ~depends on the judgment
5895   2, 152 |              s judgment, ~there is no sin in it. Now during sleep
5896   2, 152 |               not imputed to him as a sin, as ~neither are the actions
5897   2, 152 |       pollution has the ~character of sin from its cause: whereas
5898   2, 152 |            associated with a previous sin, ~namely the neglect to
5899   2, 152 |        nocturnal pollution is never a sin, but is sometimes the ~result
5900   2, 152 |             the ~result of a previous sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5901   2, 152 |             is not imputed to it as a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[154] A[
5902   2, 152 |             that vice. Now lust is a ~sin concerned with venereal
5903   2, 152 |               in a general way to any sin of lust. Wherefore seduction,
5904   2, 152 |             OBJ 3: Nothing prevents a sin from having a greater deformity ~
5905   2, 152 |               being united to another sin. Now the sin of lust obtains
5906   2, 152 |               to another sin. Now the sin of lust obtains a ~greater
5907   2, 152 |            greater deformity from the sin of injustice, because the
5908   2, 152 |               1/1~OBJ 3: Further, the sin of lust is curbed by marriage:
5909   2, 152 |            wife ~without committing a sin of lust. Yet he may commit
5910   2, 152 |              But this pertains to the sin of lust. Therefore rape
5911   2, 152 |             to be the same species of sin. Now, apparently, there
5912   2, 152 |                    shall be guilty of sin. For ~first she hath been
5913   2, 152 |              with another woman, his ~sin may be denominated either
5914   2, 152 |          seduction, or of some other ~sin, according to various conditions
5915   2, 152 |             that authority. Hence the sin of adultery is contrary ~
5916   2, 152 |          marriage in one way, and the sin of seduction in another; ~
5917   2, 152 |         bounds in sacred matters is a sin ~of sacrilege. Therefore
5918   2, 152 |            Therefore it is likewise a sin of sacrilege to overthrow ~
5919   2, 152 |        pleasure: this pertains to the sin of "uncleanness" which some
5920   2, 152 |        unnatural vice is the greatest sin among the species of lust?~
5921   2, 152 |              vice is not the greatest sin ~among the species of lust.
5922   2, 152 |               of lust. For the more a sin is contrary to charity the ~
5923   2, 152 |              Therefore the ~unnatural sin is not the greatest among
5924   2, 152 |       Therefore sacrilege is a graver sin than ~the unnatural vice.~
5925   2, 152 |              3: Further, seemingly, a sin is all the more grievous
5926   2, 152 |              person against whom that sin is committed. ~Now the order
5927   2, 152 |          Therefore incest is a graver sin than the ~unnatural vice.~
5928   2, 152 |             would seem to be. Now the sin of ~uncleanness or effeminacy
5929   2, 152 |              that in this matter this sin is gravest of all. After
5930   2, 152 |             Reply OBJ 4: Gravity of a sin depends more on the abuse
5931   2, 152 |           lowest place belongs to the sin of uncleanness, which consists
5932   2, 152 |             the most grievous is the ~sin of bestiality, because use
5933   2, 152 |         cattle." After this comes the sin of ~sodomy, because use
5934   2, 152 |           observed. Lastly comes the ~sin of not observing the right
5935   2, 153 |              ill use of." Yet one may sin by containing oneself: for
5936   2, 154 |             Whether incontinence is a sin?~(3) The comparison between
5937   2, 154 |             Whether incontinence is a sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[156] A[
5938   2, 154 |            that incontinence is not a sin. For as Augustine ~says (
5939   2, 154 |       Therefore incontinence is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[156] A[
5940   2, 154 |             Further, apparently every sin originates in the reason.
5941   2, 154 |      Therefore ~incontinence is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[156] A[
5942   2, 154 |      Therefore incontinence is not ~a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[156] A[
5943   2, 154 |           Therefore incontinence is a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[156] A[
5944   2, 154 |            this way incontinence is a sin for two reasons: first,
5945   2, 154 |           this way incontinence is ~a sin, not from the fact that
5946   2, 154 |              like ~incontinence is no sin, but pertains to the perfection
5947   2, 154 |            Reply OBJ 1: Man can avoid sin and do good, yet not without
5948   2, 154 |           show ~incontinence to be no sin, for, as stated in Ethic.
5949   2, 154 |               then he would commit no sin, but through a certain ~
5950   2, 154 |              apparently, the graver a sin is, the more incurable it ~
5951   2, 154 |              be unpardonable. Now the sin of incontinence would appear
5952   2, 154 |               more incurable than the sin of intemperance. For a person'
5953   2, 154 |          intemperance. For a person's sin is ~cured by admonishment
5954   2, 154 |           sins, the more grievous his sin. ~Now the incontinent sins
5955   2, 154 |          Impenitence aggravates every sin: wherefore Augustine ~says (
5956   2, 154 |                that "impenitence is a sin against ~the Holy Ghost."
5957   2, 154 |                 De Duab. Anim. x, xi] sin is ~chiefly an act of the
5958   2, 154 |               because "by the will we sin and live aright" ~[*Retract.
5959   2, 154 |           inclination of ~the will to sin, there is a graver sin.
5960   2, 154 |             to sin, there is a graver sin. Now in the intemperate
5961   2, 154 |              the ~will is inclined to sin in virtue of its own choice,
5962   2, 154 |              the will ~is inclined to sin through a passion. And since
5963   2, 154 |       diminish or entirely excuse the sin, in so ~far as it renders
5964   2, 154 |         greater it is, the graver the sin, because the ~inclination
5965   2, 154 |               will, which increases a sin, is ~greater in the intemperate
5966   2, 154 |              man, because he does not sin except ~through vehement
5967   2, 154 |               altogether excused from sin if the passion be so ~vehement
5968   2, 154 |         Further, the more dangerous a sin the more grievous it is.
5969   2, 154 |             leads a ~man to a greater sin, namely murder, for this
5970   2, 154 |               this is a more grievous sin than ~adultery, to which
5971   2, 154 |                1/2~I answer that, The sin of incontinence may be considered
5972   2, 154 |               Para. 2/2~Secondly, the sin of incontinence may be considered
5973   2, 156 |                 2) Whether anger is a sin?~(3) Whether it is a mortal
5974   2, 156 |                Whether it is a mortal sin?~(4) Whether it is the most
5975   2, 156 |                1/1~Whether anger is a sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[158] A[
5976   2, 156 |              seem that anger is not a sin. For we demerit by sinning. ~
5977   2, 156 |          Consequently no passion is a sin. ~Now anger is a passion
5978   2, 156 |              Therefore anger is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[158] A[
5979   2, 156 |              OBJ 2: Further, in every sin there is conversion to some
5980   2, 156 |              Therefore anger is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[158] A[
5981   2, 156 |             Ps. 4:5, "Be ye angry and sin not," says: "The movement
5982   2, 156 |              Therefore anger is not a sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[158] A[
5983   2, 156 |             Para. 1/1~OBJ 4: Further, sin is contrary to nature, according
5984   2, 156 |                 Therefore it is not a sin to be angry.~Aquin.: SMT
5985   2, 156 |      disregarded, anger will not lack sin, even though ~just vengeance
5986   2, 156 |         Whether all anger is a mortal sin?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[158] A[
5987   2, 156 |            that all anger is a mortal sin. For it is written ~(Job
5988   2, 156 |      spiritual killing, whence mortal sin ~takes its name. Therefore
5989   2, 156 |       Therefore all anger is a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[158] A[
5990   2, 156 |          Further, nothing save mortal sin is deserving of eternal ~
5991   2, 156 |           Therefore anger is a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[158] A[
5992   2, 156 |       contrary to charity is a mortal sin. Now ~anger is of itself
5993   2, 156 |          Therefore ~anger is a mortal sin.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[158] A[
5994   2, 156 |             Ps. 4:5, "Be ye angry and sin not," says: ~"Anger is venial
5995   2, 156 |            and thus anger is a mortal sin in the ~point of its genus,
5996   2, 156 |             may happen to be a venial sin by reason of ~the imperfection
5997   2, 156 |              it would not be a mortal sin, for instance by pulling
5998   2, 156 |             way anger is not a mortal sin in the ~point of its genus;
5999   2, 156 |             may happen to be a mortal sin, for instance if ~through
6000   2, 156 |           that all anger ~is a mortal sin, but that the foolish are