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EM asked if one can be morally certain about the state of one's soul. That's entirely different from being morally certain whether or not there is grave matter in a given action or inaction.
A few years ago I asked two SSPX priests if one can have a moral certitude that another is in a state of mortal sin. Both priests replied in the negative. Do you agree based on your knowledge of Catholic moral theology?
Quote from: MithrandylanEM asked if one can be morally certain about the state of one's soul. That's entirely different from being morally certain whether or not there is grave matter in a given action or inaction.Let me rephrase:Can one have moral certitude that another person committed a grave sin (in any particular incident) and is subjectively guilty before God?
Moral certainty about the grave matter is achievable.For what purpose would one need or require moral certainty about another's guilt before God? It seems to me that if you have good reason to suspect that someone is in mortal sin, you are justified in rebuking them or in advising them. Moral certainty that one is in mortal sin is not required to rebuke them if they've transgressed the moral law in the external forum.
Quote from: MithrandylanMoral certainty about the grave matter is achievable.For what purpose would one need or require moral certainty about another's guilt before God? It seems to me that if you have good reason to suspect that someone is in mortal sin, you are justified in rebuking them or in advising them. Moral certainty that one is in mortal sin is not required to rebuke them if they've transgressed the moral law in the external forum.I think it gives more force to a rebuke if you could lawfully judge that you have moral certitude that they are guilty before God.
Quote from: Ecclesia MilitansQuote from: MithrandylanMoral certainty about the grave matter is achievable.For what purpose would one need or require moral certainty about another's guilt before God? It seems to me that if you have good reason to suspect that someone is in mortal sin, you are justified in rebuking them or in advising them. Moral certainty that one is in mortal sin is not required to rebuke them if they've transgressed the moral law in the external forum.I think it gives more force to a rebuke if you could lawfully judge that you have moral certitude that they are guilty before God. You can lawfully express a concern that they are guilty before God without claiming it to be a fact. A person of good will won't refuse your rebuke if you're not morally certain about whether they're guilty before God.
I highly doubt it.If an instance existed, this is definitely not it. If you were morally certain of it, you wouldn't need to ask.But again, don't let that keep you from rebuking someone who needs to be rebuked.