the reproach of Christ

There are three fonts (sources) of morality: 1. intention 2. moral object 3. circumstances Catechism of the Catholic Church: “The morality of human acts depends on: the object chosen; the end in view or the intention; the circumstances of the … Continue reading →

The Roman Catholic Magisterium teaches that contraception is intrinsically evil, and that every intrinsically evil act is always immoral, regardless of intention or circumstances. Anyone who says that intrinsically evil acts are not always immoral, or who says that intention … Continue reading →

In light of my previous post on morality and the reasonably anticipated consequences of an act, was it moral to make and release the movie “The Interview” (2014), in which the protagonists assassinate the leader of North Korea? What are … Continue reading →

The Magisterium teaches that the morality of each and every human act, that is to say, every knowingly chosen act of a human person, is determined solely and entirely by three fonts of morality: 1) intention 2) moral object 3) … Continue reading →

There are three fonts of morality, three things that determine the morality of an act: 1) intention 2) moral object 3) circumstances The intention is the end intended by the person who acts (finis agentis). The object is the end, … Continue reading →

God alone is good. The goodness of God is the basis for all morality. Everything created by God has goodness, but God alone is Goodness. Only God is perfect and infinite Goodness, by His very Nature. God Exists. God is … Continue reading →