Do you think there are degrees of sin, or is a sin a sin? For example someone who told a lie would get off easier than someone who murdered another person?
2007-02-17 17:19:11 · 10 answers · asked by 1982 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
definitely not. you should read The Inferno. It is by a writer named Dante. He explains the different circles of hell, and what sinners are in what circle and their punishment. so no.
2007-02-17 17:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by Emilyy<3 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Ever hear of the Seven Deadly Sins?
Yes, some sins are worse than others, but you wouldn't exactly call yourself a saint just because you never murdered anyone.
There can also be mitigating circumstances, like if you are starving so much that you have to steal as loaf of bread to survive.
Stealing is a sin, but in this scenario, you can be forgiven of this sin a lot more than if you wantonly stole someone's identity.
2007-02-17 17:29:10 · answer #2 · answered by DrRJP 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe somewhere in the Bible it says that to God sin is sin. All sin in his eyes is equally bad.
However, Just governments are formed here on earth by our civilizations which then draw the laws to which how certain wrongs are to be punished.
Such as...
To murder a person would be against the law.
And it is a sin.
To view adult porn is not against the law.
It is a sin though.
He also stated that the cry of the innocent will never go unheard. Thus, if you are to attempt to wipe out a group of innocent people, justice will be served. Make no mistake.
2007-02-17 17:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by Noodles 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Divine Comedy by Dante is a literary classic.
It is not accurate theology.
In fact, it is way, way off base from Biblical Christianity. The short answer to your question is that we reap what we sow, and will be paid back for what we do on earth. If you do lots of bad things, then lots of bad things will come back to you in the end.
2007-02-17 17:23:40 · answer #4 · answered by koresh419 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are two classes of sins. Venial sins such as lying or stealing. Then there are mortal sins such as murder and idolatry. The first will get you some time in purgatory if not forgiven on earth, but the second one will send you to hell unless you repent.
2007-02-17 17:27:42 · answer #5 · answered by thewizardofodd 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Definitely different degrees of sin. You ever hear of denying the Holy Ghost? That's a big one.
2007-02-17 17:27:19 · answer #6 · answered by troutface 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The concept of sin is void. It is based on the assumption that one can know god's rules. It is not possible to demonstrate the existence of god, let alone of any rules.
2007-02-17 17:27:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there might be diff degrees but the only person that really nos for sure is God. but yes i think a person that lies could repent easier than a person that committed murder.
2007-02-17 17:22:59 · answer #8 · answered by emilybailey1980 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No a sin is a sin.
2007-02-17 17:24:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on wether or not you are protestant or catholic.......haha........if you repent and ask forgiveness, then you are once again in the fold?.Who knows...evil is evil good is good. we ALL know the difference.
will the devil punish you more for j-walking or murder? J_Walking......at least the murderer knows he's f'd up...
2007-02-17 17:25:22 · answer #10 · answered by frecklegirl145 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋