Just curious. I know that murder, abortion, and the like will get you kicked out. But their are some more obscure ones, like joining certain fraternal orders that will get you tossed out just as fast. A list of such sins would be best. Please include sources for your answers.
2006-11-01 08:22:13 · 10 answers · asked by largegrasseatingmonster 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
And for those troglodytes who will lump all priests into the category of pedophiles, this doesn't even remotely come close to answering my question.
2006-11-01 08:28:04 · update #1
Excommunication doesn't mean you're no longer Catholic. It just means you're no longer able to enjoy the benefits of being Catholic ... until whatever offense that got you excommunicated has been properly dealt with.
The purpose of excommunication is fraternal correction and repentance.
It doesn't always work out that way, though.
But it's not easy to get excommunicated, either.
Catholic politicians who contiunue to support abortion "rights" know this better than anyone.
2006-11-01 12:32:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No-one gets "kicked out" of the Church. Certain acts which are completely contrary to the truth and particularly heinous in the eyes of God constitute separation from the Body of Christ, de facto. The person excommuncates himself by committing such an act, even if no-one else knows about it. In some cases, where the sinner is a prominent public figure whose notoriety may mislead other Christians, the Church may publicly pronouce the person excommunicated, but again it is the act that actually excommunicated the person who committed it, and that person is excommunicated regardless of whether the Church makes any formal statement about it or not.
2006-11-01 16:44:46 · answer #2 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Abortion, assisting someone in getting an abortion, joining the Mason's Guild
Basically just read Catholicism for Dummies. It's a very informative book.
EDIT: You don't get 'kicked out' you are unable to partake in any of the sacraments, and can't work for a for any Catholic organization.
And the Catholic Church does not 'allow' such people to get in. They infiltrate the church the same way they do any other religion, organization, or company. Many teachers, rabbis, ministers, policemen, firemen, social workers, etc. have been and sadly are child molesters/rapists.
2006-11-01 16:25:23 · answer #3 · answered by Mysteriana 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are a few offenses for which Latin Rite Roman Catholics are automatically excommunicated (the Latin term is Latæ Sententiæ):
Apostasy (canon 1364),
Heresy (canon 1364),
Schism (canon 1364),
Desecration of the Eucharist (canon 1367),
Physical force against the Pope (canon 1370),
Attempted sacramental absolution of a partner in adultery (canon 1378),
Ordination of a bishop without a Papal mandate (canon 1382),
Direct violation of the sacramental seal of confession by a priest or bishop (canon 1388),
Procurement of a completed abortion or having an abortion done on oneself (canon 1398), or
Accomplice in any of the above (canon 1329).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excommunication
God bless,
Stanbo
2006-11-01 16:36:24 · answer #4 · answered by Stanbo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excommunication
A list from the above artical
Apostasy (canon 1364),
Heresy (canon 1364),
Schism (canon 1364),
Desecration of the Eucharist (canon 1367),
Physical force against the Pope (canon 1370),
Attempted sacramental absolution of a partner in adultery (canon 1378),
Ordination of a bishop without a Papal mandate (canon 1382),
Direct violation of the sacramental seal of confession by a priest or bishop (canon 1388),
Procurement of a completed abortion or having an abortion done on oneself (canon 1398), or
Accomplice in any of the above (canon 1329
2006-11-01 16:36:24 · answer #5 · answered by sister steph 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not tithing regularly.
Edit - Why on earth am I getting thumbs down?? We had to pay to catch Grandma's tithes up to date to get a priest to come to her house for last rites. This is just the truth. Was this a crooked priest? Or is this normal?
Edit - I have been told this is incorrect, that someone took advantage of us WITHOUT church approval. I'm sad I've had this view for 4 years because of a few bad apples.
2006-11-01 16:28:00 · answer #6 · answered by catalamity 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
abortion and murder are the two I can think of.
though the pedophile priests were excommunicated as well
2006-11-01 16:26:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The sin of "pride".....Ezra Pound
The sin of "women" preaching in church.......All men.
Just to name a couple!
2006-11-01 16:29:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Revealing the names of catholic priests who molested kids will get you "thrown out of heaven".
Pope Nazinger made it a rule earlier this year.
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2006-11-01 16:26:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
r u kidding! priests are pedophiles, they murder and steal and lie and accept pagan doctrines have idolatry and pay to sin.
That is accepted what could possible get you thrown out?
2006-11-01 16:25:22 · answer #10 · answered by spider 1 · 2⤊ 6⤋