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(b) This kind of oath is sinful, for, if it testifies to error, itincludes the grave sin of external dishonor to God; if it testifies totruth, it includes the venial sin of taking God's name in vain. Murmuring, definition and sinfulness of, 2120. --(a) Object. Who Can Make a Vow?--Every person living in the state of mortalexistence, whether Catholic or non-Catholic, is able to take a vow,unless there is an impediment of natural or positive law.