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Original Sin (Noun)

Meaning

A sin said to be inherited by all descendants of Adam; "Adam and Eve committed the original sin when they ate the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The concept of original sin has been debated by theologians for centuries, with some arguing that it is a stain on the soul that can only be washed away through baptism.
  • In the biblical account, the original sin committed by Adam and Eve had far-reaching consequences for humanity, leading to a life of toil and suffering.
  • The doctrine of original sin is central to many Christian denominations, which teach that humans are born with a inherent tendency towards sin and evil.
  • The idea of original sin has been used to explain why humans are prone to making mistakes and committing evil acts, even when they know it is wrong.
  • According to Christian theology, Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross was necessary to atone for the original sin committed by Adam and Eve, and to offer salvation to all humanity.

Antonyms

  • Actual Sin

Hypernyms

  • Church Doctrine
  • Sinning
  • Gospel
  • Creed
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