ST II-II, q. 39

Of Schism

We must now consider the vices contrary to peace, which belong to deeds: such are schism, strife, sedition, and war. In the first place, then, about schism, there are four points of inquiry:

(1) Whether schism is a special sin?

(2) Whether it is graver than unbelief?

(3) Of the power exercised by schismatics;

(4) Of the punishment inflicted on them.

Articles

  1. a. 1Whether schism is a special sin?
  2. a. 2Whether schism is a graver sin than unbelief?
  3. a. 3Whether schismatics have any power?
  4. a. 4Whether it is right that schismatics should be punished with excommunication?

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