ST II-II, q. 75

Of Derision

We must now speak of derision, under which head there are two points of inquiry:

(1) Whether derision is a special sin distinct from the other sins whereby one's neighbor is injured by words?

(2) Whether derision is a mortal sin?

Articles

  1. a. 1Whether derision is a special sin distinct from those already mentioned?
  2. a. 2Whether derision can be a mortal sin?

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