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Perjury
Giving one's word under oath falsely, or making a promise under oath without intending to keep it.
False Promises Under Oath
Giving one's word under oath falsely, or making a promise under oath without intending to keep it. Perjury violates the second and eighth commandments and is gravely wrong because it misuses God's name and undermines the foundations of truth and trust in human society (CCC 2152, 2476).
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Why is perjury gravely wrong? It violates the second and eighth commandments by misusing God's name and undermining truth and trust in society.
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