is sin relative to the age we live in?

Question

more evil deeds have been done in the distance past but at the time was excepted as normal but hideous ,today when we see lying and cheating or not believing in the correct faith your a sinner. we are even told by some religions that new born babies are sinners.what does the future of sin hold ? will we be sinners if we use technology,how relative is this sin judgements

Answer 1

People haven't changed ,just their gadgets have .

Answer 2

Sin IS relative to the age we live in but not only relative TO the age we live in. Sorry, I wasn't sure I understood the question so I answered it with both takes on it. Sin is not just whatever anyone wants to consider as "sin". I'm the kind of person that has always needed very clear answers to life questions like "Why do I exist?" etc. I have found tons of clarity in the Bible. To me, in order for something to be "sin" it would have to be compared to something "righteous, pure and good". God IS that and He is the only thing that is. If I employed the idea in my mind that sin is defined by each person individually, then I would feel very confused and would be MORE frustrated b/c that leave the question unresolved and undefined. There are absolutes in this world and I am a stronger person (not weaker) for adhering to those absolutes. Sin is not a terminal disease. There IS a cure. Yes, God wants mankind to have a ruler of "what is sin" etc. (the specifics are in the Torah). But then He says He will fulfill our part of the covenant as well as His part, b/c he knows we're unable to. He defines the disease but He also provides the cure. He can't make you take it though or else He would be controlling us and He doesn't want to control us. He respects our freewill. Sin becomes a conquerable problem when you recognize that it isn't nebulous and different for everyone. It's the SAME for everyone and there's ONE answer: reconciliation to a HOLY God. It's possible and it feels much better than wondering what your fate is.

Answer 3

God does not change. Sin is a condition which creates a barrier between us and God. "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). God doesn't change and the nature of sin doesn't change. There is something in our very make up as human beings which causes us to be rebellious and want to go our own way. Anyone who disputes this should take a long hard look at some 2 or 3 year olds! Some people seem inclined to think that a loving God is something of a softie Who simply excuses all our behaviour because of His great kindness. If that were possible, would He have taken the very extreme step of sending His own Son to die for us on the cross? No, sin is a terrible thing in all its degrees in that it prevents us from approaching God. We should not attempt to weigh one kind of sin against another. All sin is wrong. But the great thing is that God has dealt with our sin, offering us through His grace pardon and reconciliation through the death and resurrection of Jesus. All we have to do is accept His free gift!

Answer 4

Children are not sinners. They are saints of the New Era.
Technology is very good. It is thanks to the Internet that the Holy Books are freely accessible to all people around the world.
The last few centuries are the end of the Adamic cycle when all spiritual light was faded, but they are also the beginning of the New Era of Fulfilment when the new spiritual light is still weak, therefore mankind are almost confused in this moment of twilight.
The believers of the new Faith are trying their best to disseminate the holy verses for the speedy illumination of our world. Earnest seekers can now read easily these Holy Scriptures at various Web pages on the Internet such as:
The Gutenberg Project,
http://www.religionfacts.com/
http://www.sacred-texts.com/bhi/index.htm
http://www.beliefnet.com and many others.

Answer 5

Since sin is a Christian concept, I will go with a christian answer. Sin is the same throughout all time because God's laws never change. However, I believe that morality (if such a thing even exists) changes over time and is somewhat relative to the culture that one lives in.

Answer 6

Of course it's all nonsense. The concept has been invented to control people. Most unbelievers live blameless lives, as far as humans are able to, without being afraid of hellfire and damnation.

Religions try to brainwash people into thinking that without them the world would be a terrifying, lawless place. History actually shows that some of the worst and most brutal crimes were committed in the name of religion.

And we are changing already. Nowadays it is "sinful" to enjoy a meal that is not cooked according to the latest health prescriptions of the gouvernment's "expert" doctors, or to smoke, or to drink "more than is healthy". To me that shows that science, especially medicine is taking the place of traditional religion for many people. Not the life after death is important to them, they make a religion out of "healthy living" in this world, and want to force that on everybody else, as traditional religion used to do with their beliefs.

Answer 7

No. "Sin" (our failure to meet God the Father's expectations for perfection and holiness) is not relative. Every person in every generation is birthed with an inborn nature which tends to selfishness. This selfishness is what "sin" springs from.

The world is getting progressively worse. Evil becomes like a geometric progression as we get closer to the return of Messiah, Jesus Christ/Yeshua Ha Maschiach. The Bible predicts that people's hearts will get worse and more evil as that day draws near.

The only way to eternal life and the re-birth of one's human nature into a clean heart is through Jesus Christ. It doesn't matter whether you think your "religion" is "correct" or "incorrect". God allowed His thoughts to permeate the pens of writers throughout history (HIS -STORY) to compile a book called "The Bible". Which means "The Book". This is the book for all mankind to live by. Why do you think it remains the number one best-seller worldwide for continuing generations?

The Bible clearly states that the future or "results" of sin are death. This can mean either spiritual or physical death, depending on your particular situation. Say for example, if you are a drug addict and you keep on in your addiction - that addiction will eventually lead to your death.

If on the other hand, you are a person who has the sweetest, loving nature of anyone on the planet, you give to charity, you follow the ten commandments, you volunteer for community service and even take the homeless into your home, but have not recognized Jesus' Christ's sacrificial atonement on Calvary for your personal failure to meet God's expectations - then you too ,will not be with God the Father in a spectacularly lovely place when your spirit leaves your body.

Faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to "heaven". Even Abraham looked forward to Messiah (the perfect Lamb's sacrifice) on Mount Moriah and said "God Himself will provide a sacrifice." So whether you are considered "good" or "bad" by society's standards, unless you allow that selfish "sin" nature to be washed clean by Messiah's sacrifice, then you will die both a physical death and a spiritual death.

Prophecies state the Messiah will return to Judge the Earth. That is what your definition of "the future of sin" holds.

There is nothing inherently evil about technology. Much of it is extremely useful. When the technology takes away the freedom of individuals - It seems like a "sin" to let that happen.

When people take what is called the "mark of the beast" according to the book of Revelation they will be basically damned. That is not my idea, it is what the "Book" says. This mark will most likely be some type of bio-technological identification, since all of our technology related to banking-transactions is headed in this direction.

The reason the Bible says taking this mark is bad is because the mark will be tied into the regime of a world dictator. This man will seem like the world's "Savior". He will even perform signs and wonders that will make him appear godlike. He will cause the entrire earth to worship him. Worshipping anything or anyone other than the Living God (Whom we cannot see) is a "sin".

Also, putting one's trust in money and economic wellbeing rather than trusting in God to provide is also the equivalent of making a "god" out of money. Many people who are said to be "Believers" in God will make the mistake of taking this technological "mark". Those who do will be subject to God's Judgment. We are getting close to the time of His Return.

Additionally, developing technologies such as cloning and bio-technical applications such as "chipping" the brain would certainly run counter to God's original intent for the human race. A logical conclusion to the dedicated Bible scholar would be that we are entering into the time immediately preceding His Judgment.

Answer 8

Sin is definitely relative to the age we live in. Just as religion is

Answer 9

Yes that is one of the main problems with religion. They are trying to impose rules to live up to from 2000 years ago into modern society. It may have worked then but things have long since changed.

Answer 10

SIN is the NATURAL condition of this material world.
EVIL on the other hand, is real. In that there are beings who want
power and control.
And they make us THINK evil is bigger than it is. So our minds
will be corrupted, and they can can have sway over us.

Answer 11

sin is defined by the prevailing politics of powerful groups in society. therefore it is entirely relative to the age we live in. e.g. centuries ago homosexuality was considered sinful, now it is not (by most people).