The greater the good that is contemned, the greater the sin. But the good of the species is greater than the good of the individual. Therefore, the sin against nature, which is against the good of the species, is greater than the sin of fornication, which is against the good of the individual.
— Thomas Aquinas Medieval

Catholic philosopher and theologian

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Summa Theologica, Part II-II, Q. 154, Art. 12, Reply to Obj. 1

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c. 1265-1274

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Shocking

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https://www.newadvent.org/summa/3154.htm#article12

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