A Topic of Moral Theology

Scandal

Words or deeds that give occasion of sin to another, direct and indirect.

Within this topic

See also Occasions of Sin — in Sin · Co-operation in Another's Sin — in Charity · Life and Bodily Integrity (Fifth Commandment) — in The Commandments of God · Life and Bodily Integrity (Fifth Commandment) — in The Commandments of God

Also asked about as…

bad example · causing others to sin · giving scandal · leading others into sin (ed.)

In the index as Scandal · Cooperation · Dances · Books · Innkeeper · Goods · Nudity · Prostitutes · Spectacles · Theater · Obscene Books · Obscenity · Sale · Statues · Woman · Dress · Editors · Induction to Sin · Intention · Newspapers · Picture · Poison · Servant · Authors

In the manuals

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. II, Part First. On the Precept…, Book Third. On the Precept…, Question Third. On Charity…, Article Sixth. On Sins Aga…, § 2. On Scandal, nn. 102, 103, 104, 105 & 106 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part First. On the Precept…, Book Third. On the Precept…, Question Third. On Charity…, Article Sixth. On Sins Aga…, Particular Questions Concerning Scandal, nn. 107, 108 & 109 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Vol. I, Bk. V, Pt. III, Chapter VI. Scandal, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. I, Diss. III, Pt. IV, Sect. II, Ch. II, Article I. On Scandal, nn. 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552 & 553 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 9. The Sins Against B…, Scandal, nn. 1445 & 1446 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 9. The Sins Against B…, Definition of Scandal, n. 1447 — Definition of Scandal. Definition of Scandal.—In the strict sense, scandal is defined as “any conduct that has at least the appearance of evil and that offers to a neighbor an occasion of spiritual ruin.” (a) By conduct is understood external … Read in context →

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 9. The Sins Against B…, Causes of Scandal, nn. 1448, 1449, 1450, 1451, 1452, 1453, 1454, 1455, 1456, 1457 & 1458 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 9. The Sins Against B…, Results of Scandal, nn. 1459, 1460, 1461, 1462, 1463 & 1464 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 9. The Sins Against B…, Sinfulness of Scandal, nn. 1465, 1466, 1467, 1468, 1469, 1470, 1471, 1472, 1473 & 1474 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 9. The Sins Against B…, Persons Scandalized, n. 1475 — Persons Scandalized. Persons Scandalized.—Is it possible to scandalize people who are firmly rooted in virtue? (a) If the question be understood of scandal in a wide sense, even the perfect may be scandalized. They may be shocked and horrifi… Read in context →

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 9. The Sins Against B…, Duty of Avoiding Scandal, nn. 1477, 1479, 1483, 1486 & 1487 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 9. The Sins Against B…, Duty of Repairing Scandal, nn. 1488, 1489 & 1490 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 9. The Sins Against B…, Denial of Sacraments in Case of Scandal, n. 1493 — Denial of Sacraments in Cases of Scandal. Denial of Sacraments in Cases of Scandal.—Is it lawful to administer the Sacraments to one who has not made satisfaction for public scandal? (a) If the obligation of reparation is not grave, it is lawful to administer th… Read in context →

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 9. The Sins Against B…, The Commandments of Charity Introduction, n. 1552 — The prohibitions of uncharitableness are as follows: (a) against hatred: “Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart” (Lev, xix. IT); (b) against sloth: “Bow down thy shoulder and hear her (wisdom), and be not grieved … Read in context →

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. I, On the Precept of Charity, VI. On Scandal, nn. 424–449 (26 passages)

Vol. III, On the Sacraments in General, IV. On the Subject of the Sacraments, n. 383 — What intention is required in adults for receiving the individual sacraments? - In baptism and order there is required at least a habitual explicit will. The reason is that sacraments of this kind impose grave obligation… Read in context →

Cases of Conscience, Proposed by Cardinal de Lugo, by Fr. Beniamino Elbel, by Fr. Ioannes Petrus Gury and by Other Authors, and Resolved (Casus conscientiae)

37. On Scandal, nn. 1 & 2 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology of Fr. John Peter Gury, S.J., with the Notes of Antonio Ballerini, S.J.

Vol. I, Treatise On Virtues, Ch. III, Art. II, § III, Point I. On Scandal, nn. 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246 & 247 (81 passages — hover a number to read it)

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Vol. II, On the Theological Virtues…, On the Virtue of Charity, nn. 840, 841, 842, 843, 844, 845, 846, 847, 848, 849 & 850 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)

Vol. V, Pt. I, Ch. II, Section 2: Sins Against the Spiritual Welfare of Others, nn. ¶19, ¶20, ¶21, ¶22 & ¶23 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Pt. I, Ch. II, Section 3: Duties with Regard to the Giving and Taking of Scandal, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12, ¶13, ¶14, ¶15 & ¶16 (15 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Vol. II, First Book: On the Theolog…, Tr. III, Ch. III, Article III: Procuring the Good Action of Neighbor, nn. 110–137, ¶1 & 138–154 (46 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Vol. I, Pt. I, Tract IX. On theological c…, Ch. III, Art. III, § 1. On scandal, nn. 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615 & 616 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Vol. I, Pt. II, Sect. I, Tr. III, Ch. II, Art. III, § 2. On Scandal, nn. ¶505, ¶506, ¶1, ¶507, ¶508, ¶509, ¶510, ¶2, ¶511, ¶512, ¶3, ¶513, ¶514, ¶4, ¶515 & ¶516 (16 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pastoral Questions

Ch. II, § B. Concerning Certain Si…, Q. II, Which Is Opposed to Spiritual Goods, nn. ¶4759–¶4841 (83 passages)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Vol. I, Special Moral Theology, Treatise: On Divine Charity, Fourth Part: On Sins Oppos…, Fourth Question: On Sins Opposed to Beneficence, n. 957 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Special Moral Theology, Treatise: On Divine Charity, Fourth Part: On Sins Oppos…, Fourth Question: On Sins O…, Article I: On Active Scandal, nn. ¶1, 958, 959, 960, 961, 962 & 963 (23 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Special Moral Theology, Treatise: On Divine Charity, Fourth Part: On Sins Oppos…, Fourth Question: On Sins O…, Article II: On Passive Scandal, nn. ¶1, 964, 965, 966 & 967 (26 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Special Moral Theology, Treatise: On Divine Charity, Fourth Part: On Sins Oppos…, Fourth Question: On Sins O…, Article III: On Certain Scandals in Particular, nn. ¶1, ¶2, 968, 969 & 970 (41 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Vol. I, Tr. V, Ch. III, Art. II, § III. On the Vices Opposed to Charity toward Neighbor, nn. ¶1, 182, 183, 184, 185, 185, Q. 2, 185, Q. 3, 185, Q. 4, 185, Q. 5, 185, Q. 6, 186, 187, 187, Q. 2, 187, Q. 3, 187, Q. 4, 188, 189, 189, Q. 2, 189, Q. 3, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 196, Q. 2, 196, Q. 3, 196, Q. 4, 196, Q. 5, 197, 197, Q. 2, 197, Q. 3, 197, Q. 4, 197, Q. 5, 198, 198, Q. 2, 199, 199, Q. 2 & 199, Q. 3 (40 passages — hover a number to read it)

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Bk. III, Diss. IV, Chapter I — First, the condemned propositions are recounted; then those which seem lax, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII & IX (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. III, Diss. IV, Chapter III — On Scandal, nn. I–XIX (19 passages)

Bk. III, Diss. IV, Chapter IV — On the vain adornment of women, nn. I–XXII, XXIV, XXV, XXVI, XXVII, XXVIII, XXIX, XXX, XXXI, XXXII, XXXIII, XXXIV, XXXV & XXXVI (35 passages — hover a number to read it)

Palladium Theologicum, Tome V: On the Virtues

Tr. I, Disputation XVIII: On Scandal, n. 1 — To the example of a good work, whereby the Church of God is built up, Scandal is opposed, whereby the hostile man labors that it fall into ruin: for he dissolves the cement of Charity, and places in its stead stones of o… Read in context →

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume I

Slater, Cases I, Charity, Case 2. Scandal, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases I, Charity, Case 3. Scandal and Co-operation, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases I, Charity, Case 5. Questions About Scandal, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Casuist: A Collection of Cases in Moral and Pastoral Theology

Vol. IV, Case V: Scandal by Immodesty in Dress, nn. ¶1–¶15 (15 passages)

A Brief Text-Book of Moral Philosophy

Chapter IV: Our Rights and Duties Towards Our Fellow-men, nn. 158, ¶308 & ¶309 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Treated under the broader heading Charity — Konings, Theologia Moralis · Billuart, Summa Summae · Rickaby, Moral Philosophy · The Roman Catechism · St. Alphonsus, True Spouse · Rickaby, Four-Square — these works do not divide the matter as finely as we do here, so their treatment stands one heading up (ed.)