ST II-II, q. 95

Of Superstition in Divinations

We must now consider superstition in divinations, under which head there are eight points of inquiry:

(1) Whether divination is a sin?

(2) Whether it is a species of superstition?

(3) Of the species of divination;

(4) Of divination by means of demons;

(5) Of divination by the stars;

(6) Of divination by dreams;

(7) Of divination by auguries and like observances;

(8) Of divination by lots.

Articles

  1. a. 1Whether divination is a sin?
  2. a. 2Whether divination is a species of superstition?
  3. a. 3Whether we ought to distinguish several species of divination?
  4. a. 4Whether divination practiced by invoking the demons is unlawful?
  5. a. 5Whether divination by the stars is unlawful?
  6. a. 6Whether divination by dreams is unlawful?
  7. a. 7Whether divination by auguries, omens, and by like observations of external things is unlawful?
  8. a. 8Whether divination by drawing lots is unlawful?

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ST II-II, q. 95 — Of Superstition in Divinations - Thomas AI-quinas