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mortal sin
(redirected from Grave sin)

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mortal sin
Christianity a sin regarded as involving total loss of grace


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obstinately persist in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to Holy Communion (Ad sacram communionen ne admittantur .
It is true that canon law contains a provision stating that 'others obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to holy communion," but the interpretation of this clause requires very careful consideration of all the circumstances of the case and it would be highly unlikely to be applied in the kind of situation envisaged.
The Catholic Church teaches that legislators who deny the protection of the law to the unborn are committing a grave sin.
 
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