What is a Sin?

Encarta Dictionary: English (North America)

Sin (noun)

1. Transgression of theological principles
An act, a thought, or behavior that goes against the law or teachings of a particular religion, especially when the person who commits it is aware of this

2. Shameful offense
Something that offends a moral or ethical principle

3. Estrangement from God
In Christian theology, the condition of being denied God’s grace because of a sin or sins committed

Sin (intransitive verb)

1. Knowingly do wrong
To commit a sin, especially by knowingly violating a law or the teachings of a particular religion

2. Commit shameful offense
To commit any serious moral or ethical offense

In my Religion there is only one “sin”. That is to slander the law.

What is a sin to you?

A sin is a purely religious concept. It's so subjective I wouldn't bother myself with it.

I believe a sin is an act against religious beliefs. I also believe in freedom of speech and everyone's rights. Therefore, by saying something's a sin, your stopping them from choosing for themselves.

Originally posted by xyz revolution
I believe a sin is an act against religious beliefs. I also believe in freedom of speech and everyone's rights. Therefore, by saying something's a sin, your stopping them from choosing for themselves.

But is there anything you will not do. Is there anything that you would consider to be a personal sin?

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
But is there anything you will not do. Is there anything that you would consider to be a personal sin?

Originally posted by xyz revolution
what like? Murder n theft?

Yes, anything.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Yes, anything.

murder, theft, selfishness, racism, anything linked with them and religion I think is a sin. Because you don't need religion to be a better person. Everything you need, you've got, religion is just in your head. You need to take control and do things for yourself.

Originally posted by xyz revolution
okay,

murder, theft, selfishness, racism, anything linked with them and religion I think is a sin. Because you don't need religion to be a better person. Everything you need, you've got, religion is just in your head. You need to take control and do things for yourself.

How would you boil that down to a personal "law". I agree that you don't need religion or God to be moral, but what would be the limits and or law that you would set for yourself and why.

Me... my personal law or rule regarding conduct or sin is; I do not slander anyone, or at least, I try not to.

Since the term is used in a religious context, sin is transgression of religious or divine law. Disobedience to God.

in my oppinion real sin is a concept that willingly defies the most perfect imaginary system of justice that exists from the birth of all living things, that is to not hurt anything with a conciounce in any way.{even if it is for a greater good} or to the best of your abilities, be honest in any thing concerning them which they have right over{whether that be air/water or their free will etc}.

ofcourse the above mentioned rights of beings can only be given according to the specific scenario therefore sin is a reletive term to some degree.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
How would you boil that down to a personal "law". I agree that you don't need religion or God to be moral, but what would be the limits and or law that you would set for yourself and why.

Me... my personal law or rule regarding conduct or sin is; I do not slander anyone, or at least, I try not to.

Originally posted by Storm
Since the term is used in a religious context, sin is transgression of religious or divine law. Disobedience to God.

Yes, but I would be open to reading other interpretations of sin.

however this system of law should prove an irrational base for every RIGHT as to give the same rights to every1 and approve of only those rights which do not overthrow similar rights of another individual{eg. a person can not ask for the right to have no1 look at him while he is walking because he is uncomfortable/feals hurt because of it. in this way there can be a clear cut definition for logical and illogical/unacceptable rights}

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Yes, but I would be open to reading other interpretations of sin.

Originally posted by Storm
Then I wouldn' t have posted it in the Religion Forum.

Why? Sin is a religious topic. I am simply willing to include the concepts of secularism into the religous topic of sin.

Sin is a religious concept though. It does away with being true to ones own self. Which would be like sin against yourself. Though I do believe we should treat others like we would want them to treat us, it doesn't mean to give up ones will to another person. That would only make you a slave to others wishes. For instance, in a relationship, you want to leave, but they want you to stay, so you stay, making yourself a slave to the other person giving up your free will and your truth to someone else....Which of course is not what love is, and a sin against yourself.

A sin is anything the Catholic Church says is a sin, which is just about everything.

everytime someone masturbates, god kills a puppy or a kitten. whichever he feels like.

What is a Sin? a word