On the Sixth Precept of the Decalogue

“40. The opinion is probable which says that a kiss given on account of the carnal and sensible pleasure which arises from the kiss is only venially sinful, when the danger of further consent and of pollution is excluded.” Proposition condemned by Alexander VII, 18 March 1666. Cf. no. 82 and the following number.

“48. It seems so clear that fornication according to itself involves no malice, and is evil only because it is forbidden, that the contrary seems altogether discordant with reason.” Proposition condemned by Innocent XI.

“That a woman’s kiss, since nature does not incline toward this, is a mortal sin; but the carnal act, since nature inclines toward this, is not a sin, especially when the one performing it is tempted.” Condemned as an error by Clement, Ad nostrum, 3, On Heretics.

“25. He who has had intercourse with an unmarried woman satisfies the precept of confession by saying: ‘I committed a grave sin against chastity with an unmarried woman,’ without explaining the intercourse.” Proposition condemned by Alexander VII.

“50. Intercourse with a married woman, with the husband consenting, is not adultery; and therefore it is sufficient in confession to say that one has committed fornication.” Proposition condemned by Innocent XI.

“49. Masturbation is not prohibited by the law of nature. Hence, if God had not forbidden it, it would often be good and sometimes obligatory under pain of mortal sin.” Proposition condemned by Innocent XI. Cf. the following number.

“24. Masturbation, sodomy, and bestiality are sins of the same lowest species; and therefore it is sufficient to say in confession that one procured pollution.” Proposition condemned by Alexander VII.

Cf. no. 823