What is sin?

Sin

In Abrahamic contexts, sin is the act of violating God's will. Sin can also be viewed as anything within individuals that violates the ideal relationship between them and God.

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Famous quotes containing the word sin:

    “Through our sunless lanes creeps Poverty with her hungry eyes, and Sin with his sodden face follows close behind her. Misery wakes us in the morning and Shame sits with us at night.”
    —Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)

    “The theologian considers sin mainly as an offence against God; the moral philosopher as contrary to reasonableness.”
    —Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225–1274)

    “Ignorance itself is without a doubt a sin for those who do not wish to understand; for those who, however, cannot understand, it is the punishment of sin.”
    —St. Augustine (354–430)