The corruption as decomposition of the relationships constituting the human being. A theological reflection

Abstract

Pope Francis has highlighted in his teaching the seriousness of corruption as a moral category that goes beyond the concept of personal sin. If the sinners are forgiven, the corrupt men have closed his heart to such forgiveness. His teachings remind us of sin against the Holy Spirit and the concept of “social sin”. His words are very interesting in today society where corruption spreads like a plague in institutions and people who should set an example of honesty and responsibility. In this paper, we approach the concept of corruption from a theological perspective, providing light to prevent corruption and its devastating effects for the achievement of the common good and the public trust that must be given in social life.