ST I-II, q. 73

Of the Comparison of One Sin with Another

We must now consider the comparison of one sin with another: under which head there are ten points of inquiry:

(1) Whether all sins and vices are connected with one another?

(2) Whether all are equal?

(3) Whether the gravity of sin depends on its object?

(4) Whether it depends on the excellence of the virtue to which it is opposed?

(5) Whether carnal sins are more grievous than spiritual sins?

(6) Whether the gravity of sins depends on their causes?

(7) Whether it depends on their circumstances?

(8) Whether it depends on how much harm ensues?

(9) Whether on the position of the person sinned against?

(10) Whether sin is aggravated by reason of the excellence of the person sinning?

Articles

  1. a. 1Whether all sins are connected with one another?
  2. a. 2Whether all sins are equal?
  3. a. 3Whether the gravity of sins varies according to their objects?
  4. a. 4Whether the gravity of sins depends on the excellence of the virtues to which they are opposed?
  5. a. 5Whether carnal sins are of less guilt than spiritual sins?
  6. a. 6Whether the gravity of a sin depends on its cause?
  7. a. 7Whether a circumstance aggravates a sin?
  8. a. 8Whether sin is aggravated by reason of its causing more harm?
  9. a. 9Whether a sin is aggravated by reason of the condition of the person against whom it is committed?
  10. a. 10Whether the excellence of the person sinning aggravates the sin?

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