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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Bill East wrote: > > Roman Canon Law does not discuss the matter, though my good old Opus > Dei commentary enlarges on some of the definitions. The commentary on > Canon 1152 supplies some definitions. Thus, 'Since adultery is a case > of inustice, it must be formal for it to be an offence, that is, > consciously committed.' It would seem to follow that unconscious > adultery (that is, adultery committed by someone under the influence > of drink or drugs, or by a somnambulist) would be classed as Informal > Adultery, and would not be classed as on offence. This shows the advantage of English law - you are usually expected to know whether you are married or not :-) John Briggs ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html