Irreligion
A vice contrary by defect to the virtue of religion.
Failing in Justice to God
A vice contrary by defect to the virtue of religion. Irreligion directs us away from rendering to God what we as creatures owe him in justice (CCC 2095, 2110). Sins of irreligion include tempting God, sacrilege, and simony.
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What are examples of irreligion? Sins of irreligion include tempting God, sacrilege, and simony, which direct us away from giving God the worship we owe Him.
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