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The term sin originates from the Old English synn, tracing back to Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European roots meaning "being" or "truly guilty", implying a judgment of wrongdoing. Over time, different religions and cultures developed distinct understandings of sin, often shaping moral frameworks and spiritual practices. Each culture has its own interpretation of what it means to commit a sin. While sins are generally considered actions, any thought, word, or act considered immoral, amoral, selfish, shameful, harmful, or alienating might be termed "sinful".
“All sin tends to be addictive, and the terminal point of addiction is what is called damnation.”
“Most of the sins of the children of Adam are on their tongues.”
“My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”
“Sin is a state of mind, not an outward act.”
“He that hath slight thoughts of sin, never had great thoughts of God.”
“When a sinner has any just sense of his condition, as alienated from a holy God, he will not be apt to think of the unpardonable sin.”
Quotes via Wikiquote (CC BY-SA), each with its original source.
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