The Principle of Double Effect

How do we discern right from wrong, especially when our actions have both good and harmful effects? How can we avoid cooperating in evil?

Watch this thought-provoking class on two essential foundations of Catholic moral theology: the Principle of Double Effect and Formal Cooperation in Evil. The teaching includes examples of real-life situations—from healthcare and politics to daily decisions.

Rooted in the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, this session deepens your understanding of how to live and choose faithfully in a complex world.

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