Quiz Venial Flashcards
How many ways of commiting sin of another (accessory)?
Nine
What is the nature of mortal sin?
aversion from God, adherence to creatures which is seriously inordinate, grave injury to the rational nature of man and the social order
What are three conditions must be verified for mortal sin?
grave matter, full advertence, full consent
How is grave matter determined?
object and circumstances of act
What is full advertence?
attention
If full advertence is defective?
then venial sin or no sin
When is full consent presumed?
full advertence and no external violence: fear and passion, diminish but not destroy (unless no full advertence)
When are advertence and consent imperfect?
drunkeness, half-asleep, half-drunk, surge of passion, phobia, mania
What is the essence of venial sin?
certain disorder, not complete aversion to man’s last end
What sins are “of their nature” venial?
e.g. jocial lie
why are sins of “of their nature” venial?
moral object implies a slight disorder
How is a sin venial “because of parvity of matter”?
sins in themselves are grave but because of slight matter become slight disorder
How are sins venial “through imperfection in the act?”
lack of full advertence or consent (semi-deliberate impure thoughts)
How does venial sin become mortal?
erronius conscience, maliscious intent through accumulation of matter
How do we distinguish mortal from venial?
HS, Church, Doctors (teachers)