ST II-II, q. 95
Of Superstition in Divinations
We must now consider superstition in divinations, under which head there are eight points of inquiry:
(1) Whether divination is a sin?
(2) Whether it is a species of superstition?
(3) Of the species of divination;
(4) Of divination by means of demons;
(5) Of divination by the stars;
(6) Of divination by dreams;
(7) Of divination by auguries and like observances;
(8) Of divination by lots.
Articles
- a. 1Whether divination is a sin?
- a. 2Whether divination is a species of superstition?
- a. 3Whether we ought to distinguish several species of divination?
- a. 4Whether divination practiced by invoking the demons is unlawful?
- a. 5Whether divination by the stars is unlawful?
- a. 6Whether divination by dreams is unlawful?
- a. 7Whether divination by auguries, omens, and by like observations of external things is unlawful?
- a. 8Whether divination by drawing lots is unlawful?