Category Archives: intention and moral object

Is a new ruling from the Magisterium needed on abortion?

Posted on 26 January 2011 by Ron Conte

Lack of Unanimity among Catholics There is a grave problem within the field of Catholic moral theology today on the matter of abortion. Many theologians have proposed new approaches to ethics such that some direct abortions are said to be … Continue reading →

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On Direct and Indirect Abortion: the new proportionalism

Posted on 9 January 2011 by Ron Conte

There are three fonts of morality: (1) intention, (2) moral object, (3) circumstances. In order to be moral, each and every knowingly chosen act must have three good fonts. If any one or more fonts is bad, the act is … Continue reading →

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Abortion in the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

Posted on 8 January 2011 by Ron Conte

The ERD, fourth edition prohibits Catholic hospitals from performing, authorizing, or formally cooperating with direct abortions. Direct abortion is prohibited by directives n. 45 and following: “45. Abortion (that is, the directly intended termination of pregnancy before viability or the … Continue reading →

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