Assuming full knowledge and deliberate consent, is masturbation considered a mortal sin? I've read that it is from some sources but isn't from others. The Catechism says that "masturbation is an instrinsically and gravely disordered action." 2352. Does that mean that it is of grave manner?
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Rising_Suns
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good question DT. In answering this, I would first take into account what Jesus said about this, specifically, how having lustfull thoughts are equally as culpable as commiting adultery itself. When someone masturbates, it is obvious that lust is involved. And if someone is married, it is certain that this is a mortal sin because they are essentially committing adultery, and as the Church says, it is clearly disordered. To those who are unmarried, I am less sure about, but I'd still say yes if, as you say, the 3 conditions of mortal sin is met. The Church says that it is grave matter, so that is met.
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Ab omni malo, libera nos, Domine!
Consider these verses, DT:
[bible]1 Corinthians 6:18-20[/bible]
St. Paul says that the sexual sins are of a more serious nature.
Also, lust is involved which Our Lord clearly stated was sinful.
And think of how one's view of women would be changed by frequently indulging in this sin? They turn from sisters in Christ to mere sexual objects for mental fantasies.
Take those three together and it sounds pretty grave to me!
[bible]1 Corinthians 6:18-20[/bible]
St. Paul says that the sexual sins are of a more serious nature.
Also, lust is involved which Our Lord clearly stated was sinful.
And think of how one's view of women would be changed by frequently indulging in this sin? They turn from sisters in Christ to mere sexual objects for mental fantasies.
Take those three together and it sounds pretty grave to me!
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