J. Two propositions condemned by Alexander VII, by the Decree Sanctissimus Dominus noster, etc., August 24, 1690

1. Objective goodness consists in the agreement of the object with rational nature; but formal goodness in the conformity of the act with the rule of morals. For this it suffices that the moral act tend to the ultimate end interpretatively: HENCE MAN IS NOT BOUND TO LOVE EITHER AT THE BEGINNING OR IN THE COURSE OF HIS MORTAL LIFE.

Declared and condemned as heretical.

2. Philosophical or moral sin is a human act disagreeing with rational nature and right reason; but theological and mortal sin is a free transgression of the divine law. Philosophical sin, however grave, in one who either is ignorant of God, or does not actually think of God, is a grave sin, but is not an offense against God nor a mortal sin dissolving the friendship of God, nor worthy of eternal punishment.

Declared and condemned as scandalous, rash, offensive to pious ears, and erroneous. Arnald had fashioned that proposition according to his own pleasure and, in his customary calumnious manner, attributed it to his adversaries.