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[Epilepsy and Canon Law].

M Bonduelle

    Revue Neurologique
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The 1917 Canon Law barred individuals with epilepsy from ordination due to risks during religious services. The 1983 code removed this, focusing solely on psychic defects, allowing expert opinions for epilepsy cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Canon Law
    • History of Medicine
    • Religious Studies

    Context:

    • The 1917 Code of Canon Law prohibited ordination for individuals with epilepsy.
    • This prohibition was based on concerns regarding the Eucharist and potential fits.
    • Historical context suggests a juxtaposition, not confusion, between epilepsy, mental unsoundness, and demonic possession.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze the historical exclusion of epileptics from holy orders under the 1917 Code of Canon Law.
    • To examine the theological and practical justifications for these prohibitions.
    • To assess the impact of advancements in epileptology and therapeutics on ecclesiastical law.

    Summary:

    • The 1917 Code of Canon Law excluded individuals with epilepsy from ordination, citing risks during religious rites.

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  • The 1983 Code of Canon Law removed physical disabilities, including epilepsy, as impediments.
  • Current impediments focus on "insanity or other psychic defect," with expert evaluation.
  • The text suggests future jurisprudence may accommodate poorly controlled epilepsies through expert medical opinion.

    • Impact:

    • The 1983 Code of Canon Law removed discriminatory barriers for individuals with epilepsy in the Church.
    • This shift reflects evolving understanding of epilepsy and medical science.
    • Future legal interpretations may further refine eligibility criteria based on expert medical assessments.