Question 73 — Of the Comparison of One Sin with Another

We must now consider the comparison of one sin with another: under which head there are ten points of inquiry:

(1) Whether all sins and vices are connected with one another?

• (2) Whether all are equal?
• (3) Whether the gravity of sin depends on its object?
• (4) Whether it depends on the excellence of the virtue to which it is opposed?
• (5) Whether carnal sins are more grievous than spiritual sins?
• (6) Whether the gravity of sins depends on their causes?
• (7) Whether it depends on their circumstances?
• (8) Whether it depends on how much harm ensues?
• (9) Whether on the position of the person sinned against?
• (10) Whether sin is aggravated by reason of the excellence of the person sinning?