It surprises me to hear you use the term "mortal sin." You don't find this label a prime example of Rome's theolgy by fear? I have seen great harm caused by verbally "damning" kids with this fear mongering tactic and would urge all of us to expel it from our language. And no, I am not advocating to rid the concept of sin itself, but IMO "mortal sin" is a glaring example of theological overreach based on Rome's deep-seated penchant for dominion theology.