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
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