I thought mortal sins cannot be forgiven? (Deemed eternal damnation?)

(Not entirely sure on this matter, why I'm curious)

This post was edited by HighschoolTurd on Oct 18 2014 04:13pm

Not according to catholic doctrine.

What you're talking about is 'eternal sins'.

But I don't think catholicism accepts eternal sin.

This post was edited by Scaly on Oct 18 2014 04:15pm

Catholics believe that there is venial and mortal sin. Venial sin is every day sin, and mortal sin are supposed to be serious offenses against God. Both can be forgiven by confession to a priest. If you die with mortal sin, Catholics say you are judged harshly.

It should be noted that the only sins which cannot be forgiven according to catholic doctrine are suicide and not asking a male priest for god's forgiveness.

I'm curious as to how those who have been excommunicated can acquire grace/salvation/whatever.

This post was edited by Scaly on Oct 18 2014 04:18pm

Yeah, my bad. Thats what I was thinking. Thank you for pointing that out

My understanding of the Pope's goal is to create a culture not blind to the sin of homosexuality, but accepting of homosexuals as sinners in our midst.

Related to the nice conversation we've got going on sin:

It seems like a Glasnost for the church. I'm sure that plenty of the priests who voted against this are closeted homosexuals.

This post was edited by Skinned on Oct 18 2014 07:30pm

And they should remain in the closet since homosexuality is a sin.

Closet or not, they are gay.

They need to forgive themselves for it.

Being gay isn't a sin and it's the way God created you.

Acting on the urges is what makes it sinful.