Comments for St. Thomas Aquinas at http://www.thecatholicthing.org , comment 1 to 6 out of 6 comments http://www.thecatholicthing.org Wed, 22 May 2013 18:39:55 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/st-thomas-aquinas.html#comment-520 The reality of sin in no way elminiates the possibility that individual actions, though objectively wrong, may be subjectively incupable. All the criteria, including an objectively gravely sinful act, due deliberation, and full consent, must be met if the act is to be judged as mortal sin. We must not be too quick to judge, for instance, a heroin addict as a sinner.. We may condemn the act, not the man. To what degree, e.g., has our loss of the sense of sin reduced sin's culpability? - Kevin Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:51:43 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/st-thomas-aquinas.html#comment-522 A decisive reason for why mankind has lost his sense of sin is because Thomas Aquinas placed the Moral Ten Commandments of Divinity subordinate to materialistic natural laws from which the Papacy has constructed its religion. 1) Eternal Law 2) Natural Law 3) Positive Law 4) Divine Law is his philosophical order allowing the Papacy to redefine what sin is and its moral remedy by tinkering with Divine Moral law as revealed in the Scriptures. See EX 20 in the Catholic Bible with its catechisms. - J. Smith Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:09:45 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/st-thomas-aquinas.html#comment-521 Fitting it is that Schall should celebrate the accomplishments of Aquinas, for both exemplify a trait D.J. Kennedy commended in ‘St. Thomas Aquinas and Medieval Philosophy’: ‘He was indeed a singularly blessed genius, but he was also an indefatigable worker, and by continued application he reached that stage of perfection in the art of writing where the art disappears.’ - Stephen MacLean Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:00:09 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/st-thomas-aquinas.html#comment-519 Thanks so much for this. A deep breath of truth, causing the corresponding delight that comes from such. Love the site and articles such as this. - Matt Peterson Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:30:21 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/st-thomas-aquinas.html#comment-518 Your student's observation perfectly crystallizes the situation in which society finds itself today. What is ironic, and you point this out, is that the individual can still recognize sin even if he refuses to acknowledge it as such. Great article! I also wanted to express my appreciation for "The Mind that is Catholic". I just finished it. I really enjoyed considering the "unseriousness of human affairs" and reading the Narnia chapter: I plan to take another look at dragons and St. George. - Mark Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:40:54 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/st-thomas-aquinas.html#comment-517 In the words of JP II man has lost his sense of sin.  Our actions have no culpability but rather are the result of genetic defects or behavioral disorders. This dualistic approach to man's being begs the question of Hell's existence and the need for Christ's death.  Do some philosophers who have rejected Thomism understand the meaning of chaos and nilhism?  Has the prospect of genetic engeenering replaced prayer and forgiveness? Oh! Only if the Great Philosopher were here today! Great article! - William Dennis Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:53:09 +0100