If a priest could offer "absolution" to one who "hated his brother", which could be akin to murder, why not for a woman who has made this decision in her life?
Aside from the real life impact, is there a difference, from God's perspective, in the actual murder or the intent to murder?
Jesus said if you lust after a woman in your heart, you've committed adultery. Does not the same thought process apply in this situation?
“Jesus said if you lust after a woman in your heart, you’ve committed adultery. Does not the same thought process apply in this situation? “
Similarly, the next time you’re at church and they pass around the offering plate, all you have to do is think about putting something in. It’s something they don’t want you to know...