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:

    “Who are you to condemn another’s sin? He who condemns sin becomes part of it, espouses it.”
    —Georges Bernanos (1888–1948)

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

    “Most Gracious Queen, we thee implore
    To go away and sin no more,
    But if that effort be too great,
    To go away at any rate.”
    —Anonymous. “On Queen Caroline,” in Diary and Correspondence of Lord Colchester (1861)