Mortal Sin (Noun)
Meaning
An unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace; "theologians list seven mortal sins".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The priest told the congregation that suicide was considered a mortal sin and would lead to eternal damnation.
- Committing a mortal sin requires a strong intention and full awareness of the gravity of the act.
- In Catholic theology, pride is considered one of the seven mortal sins that can lead a person away from God.
- According to the doctrine of the Catholic Church, those who die in a state of mortal sin are doomed to eternal punishment in hell.
- Theologians and scholars have debated for centuries over the exact nature and definition of mortal sin, but agree that it is a serious transgression against God's law.