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Murder is a grave (mortal) sin. It is also a natural law: all men and women everywhere know it is wrong, morally. The sin is forgivable just like almost all others, and requires the Christian to make a good confession.
Murder can take any form, but not all killing of human life is murder. Anyone who kills a human as the last extreme measure in order to save the life of another human (including him or herself) is not committing murder but rather preserving life. In fact, in this case, there is no sin committed.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is a mortal sin that one must repent and seek genuine forgiveness for in the Sacrament of Penance.
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A lot depends on your definition of murder. In the days of the Catholic Inquisitions, millions where killed in the name of the catholic church - people where burnt at the stake, starved to death and even tortured to death. This was acceptable to the church as it was in the name of the church and the church can do no wrong so it was right to indeed oversee the deaths of millions - the church is infallible. if of course the church was not involved in the "murder", then of course it was a mortal sin.
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∙ 15y agoThe Roman Catholic Church teaches that "Thou shalt not kill", as do all Christian, and many other, religions.
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∙ 11y agoThe Church opposes murder in all forms, including the death penalty. The Church does not call participation in a just war murder. It does, however, call abortion and euthanasia murder.
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How does the Catholic church see as Murder?
The Catholic Church teaches that any deliberate killing of an innocent life is murder.
Who began the Catholic church?
Catholics believe that Jesus Christ founded the Catholic Church.
Does the catholic church believe in a millennium?
No
What does the Catholic church have to do with euthanasia?
The Catholic Church considers euthanasia, as well as abortion, a form of murder and it is not permitted. Only God can end a life.
Is it true that the Catholic Church in Peru does not believe in the Virgin Mary?
No, as all catholic churches they believe in her
Why do Methodist say believe in the holly Catholic church when saying the Apostles Creed?
The " catholic " in the creed has a lower case C..... therefore this is the universal church, not the actual Catholic Church. So catholic = Universal Church Catholic = The Catholic Church ( The one with the Pope )
Why can't an Episcopalian from high church receive Communion in a Catholic church?
Roman Catholic AnswerAn Episcopalian, regardless of his persuasion (high church or low church) is still a protestant, even if he likes the more Catholic ceremonies of the high church. Holy Communion in a Catholic Church is restricted to those who believe as a Catholic and are in a state of grace (have been baptised, and have been to confession). An Episcopalian is not Catholic, and does not believe as the Catholic Church does. If he does believe what the Catholic Church does, like everyone else, he must attend RCIA classes and be legitimately brought into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Having been a "high church" Episcopalian myself, I know of what I speak!
What are three signs of the Catholic Church?
The four marks of the catholic church are One Holy Catholic Apostolic
What does the Catholic Church believe about caulbearers?
.Roman Catholic AnswerThe Church takes no stand on children born with a caul.
What does it mean to be a Confirmed Catholic?
To be a member of the Catholic Church means to believe in Catholic Christianity and be a official in the Roman Catholic Church and/or attend a Catholic Church.
Did the creed used by the Methodist Church have believe in the holy Roman catholic church and when?
the "holy catholic [i.e., universal] church" - there is no reference to Roman
What sect of what church is the pope the head of?
The pope is the head of the Catholic Church. There is only one Catholic Church and it is not a sect. To be a Catholic Church, a church must be in union with the pope. If they are not in union with the pope, they are not Catholic.
