June 01, 2006

Mortal Sins

Some things considered by the Magisterium of the Catholic Church to be ‘grave matters’ include adultery, murder, lust, missing mass on Sunday, perjury, incredulity, and the use of contraceptives. It is maintained in the current Catechism of the Catholic Church, which says in section 1035, "Immediately after death the souls of those who die in a state of mortal sin descend into hell."

- Wikipedia

Are they being serious? I guess that's the only way they can make sure people come to church...

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

yeah that's how it is. no one except ultra-pious catholics follow it, however, because it's so ridiculous.

actually, i think the point of it is to ensure that a person will get the last rites, thus absolving them of any sins. because everyone has sinned, particularly under those terms.