Sinning (Noun)
Meaning
An act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The priest considered her act of greed to be a serious sinning against the charity and kindness of the divine.
- In the eyes of the church, his refusal to forgive was seen as a grave example of sinning that could only be absolved through true repentance.
- Throughout the ages, theologians have debated whether ignorance of the laws of God constitutes sinning if one unknowingly transgresses them.
- Considering the laws of the scripture, infidelity is seen as one of the most destructive forms of sinning that could tarnish the soul.
- In many faiths, sinning is not just about individual actions but also about a failure to uphold the collective moral responsibilities towards the community and the environment.