2006-11-22 18:17:56 · 8 answers · asked by jose ase 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
To "sin" is to literally "miss the mark." This can be applied spiritually or religiously.
2006-11-22 18:20:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically it's an offense against God. Personally, I do not think an act of ignorance is a sin that stains a person's spirit-soul in the same way an act of intentional wrong doing does.
2006-11-23 02:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by eccentriclady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sin is a deeply theological concept. It is not the same as crime; indeed, many sins are not crimes, and many crimes, arguably, are not sins.
The definitions below define sin better than I could.
I would recommend that you concentrate less upon sin per se, than upon harm. It is less arbitary (authority makes a claim upon what sin is, yet it is usually pushing a political point, rather than seeking to make the world a better place).
Jesus said that there were two commandments:
1. Love your God.
2. Love your neighbour as yourself.
To transgress against those is sinful; to disobey others is not inherently sinful.
2006-11-23 02:32:42 · answer #3 · answered by Morosoph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely - ignorance of other's beliefs, cultures and lifestyles. Ignorance of your own religion and culture - good and bad parts. Ignorance of judgment. Ignorance of sacred texts and above all ignorance of true humanity.
2006-11-23 02:21:16 · answer #4 · answered by waggy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sin is knowing rite from wrong and still doing wrong.
2006-11-23 02:30:02 · answer #5 · answered by tesfa_maryam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your Bible out and in the first chapter of Genises you will find out. Ask Adam & Eve...
2006-11-23 02:27:39 · answer #6 · answered by virginiamayoaunt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is what this world is built on. I personally love it. *winks*
2006-11-23 02:20:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
assassin?
2006-11-23 02:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by Kay. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋