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Blasphemy
Blasphemy is the sin of speaking words of hatred, reproach, or defiance against God, the Church, the saints, or sacred things.
Blasphemy is a sin against the Second Commandment consisting in uttering against God words of hatred, reproach, or defiance (CCC 2148). It involves failing in respect toward Him in one's speech and misusing God's name (CCC 2148).
Moral Gravity
Blasphemy is contrary to the respect due God and is in itself a grave sin (CCC 2148). It extends to language against Christ's Church, the saints, and sacred things (CCC 2148).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'blasphemy against the Holy Spirit'? It is the deliberate refusal to accept God's mercy through repentance (CCC 1864).
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