"Slavery is a consequence of sin, and thus it is just."

"It is lawful to torture a man to extract the truth from him, if he is accused of a grave crime."

"It is necessary for the good of the community that criminals should be put to death."

"The killing of an innocent person is a greater sin than the killing of a guilty person."

"The truth of faith is made manifest by the Holy Spirit, not by human reason."