Exclusive Content: Moral Classification of Sexual Acts Within Marriage

Written By Alexander John

Overview

In light of the confusion and ambiguity about sexual acts within marriage that is out there, we wanted to provide as much clarity is possible for how to accurately classify sexual acts within marriage in the moral order. The acts below will be classified as either licit, venially sinful, or mortally sinful. Please note: mortal sin in addition to grave matter also requires full knowledge and full deliberate consent of the will in order for the person to be regarded as guilty for mortal sin.

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