How does the concept of "SIN" benefit Society? How does the concept of "SIN" benefit an individual or family?

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What benefits arise out of human beings seeing their actions as sinful?

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Answer 1

it's a legalistic nightmare

if we call something we do naturally, a "sin" it's like a money making scheme because it would be like making breathing a sin or "worldly" and carnal

demonizing our humanity was pure genius

all that is left is to pass the hat and confess what wretches we are as normal beings born in current existence

Answer 2

Sin is what can corrupt individuals, families and societies- however if sin is seen as wrong in the eyes of God, confession, repentance and forgiveness can come to that person, family or society. Living in sin and denying the sin kills- sinning and asking for forgiveness brings life.

Answer 3

I don't see any benefit. There are errors of judgment, there are wrong things to do, there are even nasty things to do. But "sin" seems to be exclusively a question of disobeying some externally-determined rules. Makes a lot more sense to be responsible for your own actions and your own judgment. And accept the consequences when you make a mistake.

Answer 4

Sin has never benefitted anyone.

The issue is NOT sin, but placing your trust in the One who bore the penalty for mankinds sin on the Cross.

THAT benefits society.

Answer 5

All of our actions have consequences. They are only sinful if they harm us or others. Anything beyond that is imposed by people trying to control other people.

Answer 6

it hugely benefits organised religion. It's made millions from having people brainwashed to believe in sin.

Answer 7

There are no such benefits, People should only see their actions as right or wrong

Answer 8

Because it helps the people, that have absolutely no will power of their own, a reason (out of fear) to do or not do something.

Answer 9

If you knew that human beings had something in them that was "broken" wouldn't you want to know what could "fix" it?