It would be interesting to pursue the question of how it is possible for a person steeped in sin and moral blindness to come to a knowledge of his own moral weaknesses. Now we move on to sections 4 and 5. Let's first consider the magnitude of the problem. And indeed, if his description is accurate, the problem is very grave. I would also add that if moral theology is in a state of crisis, then spirituality is in trouble too.
Grace builds on nature.
And if people are deprived of true moral guidance, it will be difficult for them to develop a virtuous character which will serve as a foundation for holiness. Also, the crisis seems to be on what we might call an historical or political level too. The logical conclusion is that if seminaries are teaching these errors, then future priests will be teaching the same errors to God's people, and relying on such errors in their pastoral judgments both inside and outside of the confessional. In many cases, priests themselves, who should be sure moral guides for God's people, will weaken their consciences and perhaps lead them into habits of sin. Now here is a question you can really go to town on, and one I would be very interested to know your opinion on.