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I had to clarify detraction in this case would be speech like discussing King's private relationships with adult women or other sins. However, what has happened to King falls into calumny. But both sins were involved here.
Here is a deeper dive into the meaning of both, with some scripture on false testimony at the end:
The Catholic Encyclopedia defines detraction as "the act of revealing another's secret faults or sins to a third person without a valid reason or just cause."
According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, someone who commits the sin of detraction:
1. Violates the virtue of charity and the commandment to love their neighbor.
2. Injures the reputation and honor of the person whose faults are revealed.
3. Can cause scandal and lead others to sin.
4. Shows a lack of discretion and prudence.
5. May be motivated by malice, envy, or a desire to gossip.
The encyclopedia also notes that detraction is considered a grave sin, as it can cause significant harm to individuals and communities. It emphasizes the importance of guarding one's tongue and respecting the privacy and reputation of others.
In terms of remedies, the Catholic Encyclopedia suggests:
1. Prayer and penance to atone for the sin.
2. Making amends to the person whose reputation was harmed, if possible.
3. Practicing self-control and discretion in speech.
4. Cultivating the virtue of charity and kindness towards others.
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Spreading lies about someone can also be considered a form of detraction. Detraction involves revealing true but hidden faults or sins of another person without a valid reason. Spreading lies or false information about someone is a related but distinct sin, often called calumny.
Calumny is the act of falsely accusing or slandering someone, which can also damage their reputation and relationships. Like detraction, calumny is considered a grave sin in Catholic teaching, as it can cause significant harm to individuals and communities.
Both detraction and calumny involve speaking negatively about someone, but the key difference lies in the truthfulness of the information:
Detraction involves revealing true but hidden faults or sins without a valid reason.
Calumny involves spreading false information or lies about someone.
In both cases, the intention is often to harm or discredit the person, and the effect can be damaging to their reputation and relationships. Catholic teaching emphasizes the importance of speaking truthfully and charitably about others, and avoiding behaviors that can harm their reputation or relationships.
Rom.13
[9] For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
1Cor.15
[15] Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.