2007-07-07 07:03:49 · 14 answers · asked by ifhusain 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A "sin" is in the mind and has to do with personal mores and behavior.
A "crime" is an action that breaks or disobeys a public law .
"Sin" is inspired by thought processes; "crime" is a physical action of criminal activity.
2007-07-07 07:16:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of our laws are based on the 10 Commandments. Stealing, murder etc. Although adultry is not a crime in most states, it is morally wrong and a violation of one of the commandments. Some crimes are sins, but not all sins are crimes. You have to use common sense and moral judgement.
2007-07-07 14:09:13 · answer #2 · answered by Coach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A crime can get you arrested. A sin is something that the church has dreamt up to try to control you when the law cant.
2007-07-08 20:20:54 · answer #3 · answered by kitty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually both corelate each other a crime is a sin n a sin is a crime........coz both are againts god n law at the same time so its something bad it doesnt matter what name u give them it remains the same 'bad' on the contrary good has different names like reward,love,care etc but all have different meanings....choosing is the thing we do.....n we see everything always at different views ........
2007-07-07 17:53:04 · answer #4 · answered by cute.yusra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sin is something that breaks the laws of god, a crime is something that breaks the laws of the government
2007-07-07 14:10:08 · answer #5 · answered by Abboz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sin violates the law of God.
A crime violates the law of man.
2007-07-07 14:12:51 · answer #6 · answered by Tim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sins are breaking moral laws, crimes are breaking legislated laws.
2007-07-07 14:10:47 · answer #7 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sins are crimes against god. crimes are sins against the law books.
2007-07-07 14:05:34 · answer #8 · answered by NY Lady 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a sin to fall in love with someones partner/spouse but it is not a punishable crime. (UK)
2007-07-07 14:26:26 · answer #9 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crime is to act outwith the law
Sin is a biblical directive and not necessarily an illegal act
2007-07-07 14:06:54 · answer #10 · answered by ALLEN B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋