ST II-II, q. 98

Of Perjury

We must now consider perjury: under which head there are four points of inquiry:

(1) Whether falsehood is necessary for perjury?

(2) Whether perjury is always a sin?

(3) Whether it is always a mortal sin?

(4) Whether it is a sin to enjoin an oath on a perjurer?

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  1. a. 1Whether it is necessary for perjury that the statement confirmed on oath be false?
  2. a. 2Whether all perjury is sinful?
  3. a. 3Whether all perjury is a mortal sin?
  4. a. 4Whether he sins who demands an oath of a perjurer?

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ST II-II, q. 98 — Of Perjury - Thomas AI-quinas