Question 72 — Of the Distinction of Sins

We must now consider the distinction of sins or vices: under which head there are nine points of inquiry:

(1) Whether sins are distinguished specifically by their objects?

• (2) Of the distinction between spiritual and carnal sins;
• (3) Whether sins differ in reference to their causes?
• (4) Whether they differ with respect to those who are sinned against?
• (5) Whether sins differ in relation to the debt of punishment?
• (6) Whether they differ in regard to omission and commission?
• (7) Whether they differ according to their various stages?
• (8) Whether they differ in respect of excess and deficiency?
• (9) Whether they differ according to their various circumstances?