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Canon law is important because it keeps the true identity of the church in its teaching and practice. it protects the church against heresy. Canon law guides the teaching and behaviour of the church. it keeps the church in order.
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∙ 10y agoCanon Law just refers to a compilation of all the laws of the Catholic Church, the first was in 1140 A.D., the second in 1917, and the third in 1983. It is just a convenient reference to anyone who needs to access the laws of the Church.
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∙ 10y agoCanon Law is just a compilation of all the laws of the Catholic Church. It is needed because it would be completely unworkable to try and find the appropriate law if they were not all gathered together in one place.
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What has the author Marina Becker written?
Marina Becker has written: 'Tentativa criminosa' -- subject(s): Canon law, Criminal law (Canon law), Roman law, Punishment (Canon law)
Should the pope obey canon law?
One of the responsibilities the pope is to see that Canon Law is followed so, of course, he follows Canon Law himself.
What has the author Donald S Webber written?
Donald S. Webber has written: 'Confessional faculties' -- subject(s): Confession (Canon law), Penance, Faculties (Canon law), Penance (Canon law), Confessors (Canon law), History
What has the author Verginio Boccacci written?
Verginio Boccacci has written: 'Tractatvs tres Virginii de Boccatiis a Cingulo I.V.C. Romani' -- subject(s): Bribery (Canon law), Partnership (Canon law), Contracts (Canon law), Annuities (Canon law)
Why the ten commandments is nowhere to be found in canon law?
There is no need for the Ten Commandments to be in canon law when it is in the authoritative Scriptures. The Scriptures has authority over the canon law. It is not the other way around.
What has the author Matthew Ramstein written?
Matthew Ramstein has written: 'The pastor and marriage cases' -- subject(s): Divorce (Canon law), Marriage, Annulment (Canon law), Marriage (Canon law)
What was the astronomical canon about?
Law.
What has the author Mary Gerard Anna Nwagwu written?
Mary Gerard Anna Nwagwu has written: 'Theology and Methodology of Canon Law' 'Autonomy and dependence of religious institutes of diocesan law on the local ordinary' -- subject- s -: Bishops - Canon law -, Jurisdiction - Canon law -, Monasticism and religious orders - Canon law -
Who created the system of canon law?
Canon law is made by Church leadership, also known as ecclesiastical authority.
What has the author Stefan Margelist written?
Stefan Margelist has written: 'Die Beweiskraft der Parteiaussagen in Ehenichtigkeitsverfahren' -- subject(s): Witnesses (Canon law), Marriage, Annulment (Canon law), Evidence (Canon law)
What has the author Francisco J Ramos written?
Francisco J. Ramos has written: 'I tribunali ecclesiastici' -- subject(s): Matrimonial actions (Canon law), Trial practice (Canon law), Procedure (Canon law)
What has the author Clarence Gallagher written?
Clarence Gallagher has written: 'Canon law and the Christian community' -- subject(s): Canon law, Medieval Law
