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Section — Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology

§ VI. On Evil Writings

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I. Books and newspapers professedly or notably contrary to religion or good morals are commonly a proximate occasion. Of this kind are, for example, socialist newspapers and many novels. Books and newspapers which do not oppose religion or good morals so notably are a relative occasion. To this are referred several liberal newspapers and many novels, as being erotic.

II. In doubt whether a book is dangerous, to read through it is illicit.

Evil Writings