Somemoralists, however, dissent from this view, and hold that the harm doneis small. (b) Truth and fair dealing are due to those to whom or against whom thepleading is directed. Oaths, moral effects of accidentals added to contracts, 1886 b;definition of an oath, 2245; assertory or prom Scripturedeclares that one must pay one's vows, and that it is better not to vowthan to vow and not fulfill (Eccles.
On the one hand, the soul has the urge to discover and learn, but justas bodily hunger leads to gluttony, if not restrained, so does mentalhunger become a vice (curiosity), if it is not moderated. Thereare also some defamations that are less harmful to reputation, but moredamaging to material prosperity (e. etorting equal contumely on hisadversary, or obtains equivalent satisfaction from a court of justice. --(a) From its naturepollution is a mortal sin, because it is an act of impurity (1494) anda perversion of nature (2534).
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