Then you start to question if they ever existed at all.
The first thing that someone should be considering is whether the idea of sin is actually real.
If God is supposed to be perfect how could She have made anything or anyone that wasn't perfect.
Think about it. The idea of sin assumes certain things about God that seem highly unlikely.
First it assumes a God who is too incompetent to organize a simple educational field excursion and figure out a way to get all of the students home safely.
How likely is this that God would not be smart enough to come up with a plan for our salvation that is going to work 100% of the time?
It also assumes that God must have created us imperfect if we are sinners.
One might assume that God would be able to create someone perfect each and every time if he chose to. Assuming God is capable of this, then it follows logically that we must be perfect creations if we are actually creations of this perfect God.
Unless of course you are saying that God chose to create us imperfect.
If God created us imperfect then anything that may go wrong is Gods fault, not ours. This seems a bit illogical at best so I think that we need to assume that What God creates would have to be perfect.
If this is the case and Gods creations are perfect, then nothing that we can do could change what God created perfect and make it imperfect unless we think that we are more powerful than God is.
How likely is it that we the creation could be more powerful than the creator. I personally find this idea somewhat amusing, and a bit absurd.
Religion tells us that God is perfect. If this is true then it could hardly be logically for Gods creations to be considered to be anything less than perfect.
If this is the case and we are perfect creations of a perfect God then Nothing that we can ever do could possibly change this perfection that God willed, unless we were so powerful that our choices could override and change the will of God.
How likely is that?
Think about it.
The idea of sin is simple nonsense; a lie made up about God by religion.
Love and blessings
don
Source --- Course in miracles
2006-12-02 01:33:42
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answered by Anonymous
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The notion is that you can't conceal your sins and avoid the consequences indefinitely. Too bad it isn't actually always true. Evil men of power avoid the consequences daily, and if they are powerful and wealthy enough, they can not only gain absolution before, but even after death by Papal indulgence. Take the Emperor Constantine, a man who murdered his own family members, and only converted as he lay dying. He was canonized a saint.
And you know, there are many of my sins I wish would find me again as they were pretty nice the first time.
2006-12-01 09:44:49
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answered by Anonymous
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God's Infinite Mercy
[39:53] Proclaim: "O My servants who exceeded the limits, never despair of GOD's mercy. For GOD forgives all sins. He is the Forgiver, Most Merciful."
[39:54] You shall obey your Lord, and submit to Him totally, before the retribution overtakes you; then you cannot be helped.
[39:55] And follow the best path that is pointed out for you by your Lord, before the retribution overtakes you suddenly when you least expect it.
[39:56] Lest a soul may say, "How sorry I am for disregarding GOD's commandments; I was certainly one of the mockers."
[39:57] Or say, "Had GOD guided me, I would have been with the righteous."
[39:58] Or say, when it sees the retribution, "If I get another chance, I will work righteousness."
[39:59] Yes indeed (you did get enough chances). My proofs came to you, but you rejected them, turned arrogant, and became a disbeliever.
[39:60] On the Day of Resurrection you will see the faces of those who lied about GOD covered with misery. Is Hell not the right retribution for the arrogant ones?
[39:61] And GOD will save those who have maintained righteousness; He will reward them. No harm will touch them, nor will they have any grief.
[39:62] GOD is the Creator of all things, and He is in full control of all things.
[39:63] To Him belongs all decisions in the heavens and the earth, and those who disbelieve in GOD's revelations are the real losers.
[39:64] Say, "Is it other than GOD you exhort me to worship, O you ignorant ones?"
2006-12-01 09:44:21
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answered by A2Z 4
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Your sins never lose you, you simply hide them as well as possible would be my guess. However you do eventually have to come clean so to speak as nothing remains hidden forever. It is best to not have any skeletons in your closet than to try to be shoving one more in there only to be embarrased when it flies open exposing you for what you have done.
2006-12-01 09:40:55
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answered by mortgagegirl101 6
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what do you mean by sins? are you on about a christian idea of everything fun being a sin or real sin like kiddy fiddling?
unfortunately i think not.
2006-12-01 09:38:50
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answered by spacegoblin 2
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There is no such thing...
2006-12-01 09:45:27
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answered by mutterhalls 3
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What?!
2006-12-01 09:39:01
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answered by hellofriend! 3
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since no one is perfect...what's your answer?
2006-12-01 09:39:00
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answered by MisterMe 3
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nothing
2006-12-01 18:03:07
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answered by Anonymous
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