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edy parents; the civil law adopts these natural principles,compels their observance, and punishes transgressors. Thus, schism differs from disobedience to the head ofthe Church or to particular prelates in the Church, for one may disobeyorders and still recognize the authority of him who gives the orders. Quite necessary, as I believeyou realize. (c) Deeds that are contrary to practices of religion, but not to theprofession of faith, are not denial of belief; for

s that are hopedfor, through the firm confidence it gives; it is the conviction of thereality of the unseen. , the Oneness of God) are revealed forfaith, so that mankind may obtain more quickly, more generally, andmore certainly the knowledge of divine things which reason can afford. He may have been guiltless ofsin, but the fine makes him more careful the next time. Moreover, the passages citedare frequently obscure, and do not necessarily bear a Probabilioristicsense.