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A very dangerous idea that has crept into moral theology is that the Commandments of God are only ideals; hence, modern man can adapt them to his concrete circumstances. It is now claimed that a faithful indissoluble marriage directed towards procreation is just for those with heroic virtue, instead of a universal norm. This is gravely contrary to Christ's immutable teaching and a pastoral disaster. It turns all the Commandments into mere counsels or suggestions which may or may not be followed by a "good conscience." We need to hear from our shepherds the thundering voice of John the Baptist which demands conversion, repentance and belief in the Gospel. The Baptist told the king it was not lawful (non licet) for him to take his living brother's wife. Note how miserably the lives of Herod, Herodias and Salome ended. With God's grace, sin can be avoided, temptation can be resisted, and men can grow in virtue.

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