ST II-II, q. 96
Of Superstition in Observances
We must now consider superstition in observances, under which head there are four points of inquiry:
(1) Of observances for acquiring knowledge, which are prescribed by the magic art;
(2) Of observances for causing alterations in certain bodies;
(3) Of observances practiced in fortune-telling;
(4) Of wearing sacred words at the neck.
Articles
- a. 1Whether it be unlawful to practice the observances of the magic art?
- a. 2Whether observances directed to the alteration of bodies, as for the purpose of acquiring health or the like, are unlawful?
- a. 3Whether observances directed to the purpose of fortune-telling are unlawful?
- a. 4Whether it is unlawful to wear divine words at the neck?