Neither the Bible nor the Catholic Church prohibit the partaking of alcohol. However, drunkenness is a big no-no both in the Church and in the Bible. The biggest reason intoxication/drunkenness is considered sinful is because it makes it easier to commit other sins. Is getting drunk a mortal sin? Read on to learn more. What Does … Read more
Attending mass is an obligation that’s required in the ten commandments as well as the five Precepts of the Church. That’s why missing mass knowingly and without a valid reason is considered a mortal sin. Are We Obligated To Attend Mass? The Catholic Church’s requirement that the faithful attend mass every Sunday comes from the ten … Read more
The Bible is harsh when it comes to condemning murder. In the Old Testament, the typical punishment for homicide is death. Here’s Genesis 9:6 Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image. And Leviticus 24:17 Whoever takes a human life shall surely … Read more
It seems like such an obvious fact that lying is a sin. We’ve grown up being taught by our parents, teachers and other authorities never to lie. But the morality of lying is, surprisingly, a subject of debate among philosophical and religious experts. That’s because there are different kinds of lies. Not everyone who lies … Read more
Up until 2010, Catholics could apply to formally defect from the Catholic Church. They had to send in a formal act of defection to the bishop of their baptismal diocese. A note would then be made in your baptism register, noting your desire to leave the church. Today, the only way to leave the Church … Read more
Mortal sin is the most serious kind of sin recognized in the Catholic Church. It severs you from God’s Grace. If you fail to confess and correct your ways, you’ll be ultimately condemned to eternal damnation. On the other hand, communion is one of the most sacred sacraments. You are partaking of the body and … Read more
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