Where does sin originate in us? What is sin?

Question

Thoughful insights are much appreciated. Thank you and have a good day.

Answer 1

This is a very profound question.....
I spent most of my first 12 years in parochial schools, and I should have, an easy answer. I don't!!! I liked up the definitions and everything it says I agree with.
I am saddened by the fact that I can't answer this on my own. I could, but, It would be very inadequate. Maybe I need to pay more attention to myself and my sins...
I sincerely hope this is a thoughtful insight for you.
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Please take the opportunity to read the link below.
It explains the Origin of sin........Which we all know began in the GARDEN OF EDEN.....Eve being the 2nd to sin Satan being the 1st. (my belief)
http://www.sounddoctrine.net/LIBRARY/Modern%20Day%20Reform%20Teaching/C.D.%20Cole/origin_sin.htm

http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/sinA transgression of a religious or moral law, especially when deliberate.
Theology
Deliberate disobedience to the known will of God.
A condition of estrangement from God resulting from such disobedience.
Something regarded as being shameful, deplorable, or utterly wrong.

Answer 2

I believe sin originates in the mind of others. You said "us" I say "them" Sin is something that seems to only have originated from religion.

Answer 3

Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden many years ago, so we inherited sin. It ranges from knowing that something is bad and still doing it, cheating, "bad" behavior, etc. It started with religion, I think.

Answer 4

Sin originated when Adam and Eve first disobeye God and took of the tree of life. That is why we are born into sin. We "inheirit" it in a way. To be forgiven of our sins we have to be saved (born again).

Answer 5

As far as I'm concerned, the idea that everyone is born loaded with "sin" is pure nonsense. Its an old mind control ploy adopted by quack preachers to intimidate the weak minded.
Don't believe it.