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The Apostolic Fathers and the Apologists mostly dealt with topics other than original sin. The doctrine of original sin was first developed in second-century Bishop of Lyon Irenaeus's struggle against Gnosticism. The Greek Fathers emphasized the cosmic dimension of the Fall, namely that since Adam human beings are born into a fallen world, but held fast to belief that man, though fallen, is free. It was in the West that precise definition of the doctrine arose. Augustine of Hippo taught that original sin was physically transmitted from parent to child through the concupiscence (roughly, lust) that accompanied sexual reproduction, weakening the will and making humanity a massa damnata (mass of perdition, condemned crowd). In Augustine's view (termed "Realism"), all of humanity was really present in Adam when he sinned, and therefore all have sinned. Original sin, according to Augustine, consists of the guilt of Adam which all human beings inherit. As sinners, human beings are utterly depraved in nature, lack the freedom to do good, and cannot respond to the will of God without divine grace.
As defined by Augustine, original sin is inherited. Not every Christian accepts that it is true. The concept of original sin was never accepted in the Greek-speaking east, and it has been largely abandoned by many of the Protestant Churches. Even in the Roman Catholic Church, whether it is an actual sin depends on the reality of the story of Adam and Eve, from whom we must inherit it. The Catholic Church is gradually moving away from a literal reading of the story of Adam and Eve as the first two, historical people on earth. Cardinal George Pell recently stated that the story of Adam and Eve is a myth, describing it as a religious story told for religious purposes.
It is too early to predict that the Catholic Church will soon officially abandon the doctrine of original sin, but if the story of Adam and Eve is only a myth, any grounds for believing that original sin is actually true are being undermined.
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Original sin different from personal sin?
A social sin usually involves other people. A personal sin though committed again yourself with no intention of others being involved, will at some time involve others, directly or indirectly.
Is sin inherited?
No, sin is something someone has done against another. Even though you are related to that person who committed a sin, it doesn't mean you have inherited it since everyone is born pure.
What are the 3 types of sin?
In Catholicism, a sin may be categorized as either mortal or venial. A mortal sin is one that is grave in nature and committed knowingly and deliberately and thus in defiance of God's will. A venial sin lacks the gravity of a mortal sin, results from ignorance of God's law, or is not performed volitionally. Either type of sin may be subcategorized as an act or omission. Further, the disobedience of Adam and Eve in the garden is classified as original sin and the guilt thereof is inherited by all of humanity. Original sin, therefore, precedes the above categorizations and can be distinguished from them.
Who was preserved from original sin?
The Blessed Virgin Mary was preserved from original sin.
When was The Original Sin - album - created?
The Original Sin - album - was created in 1979.
When was The Original Sin - book - created?
The Original Sin - book - was created in 1972.
When was Original Sin released?
Original Sin was released on 08/03/2001.
What was the Production Budget for Original Sin?
The Production Budget for Original Sin was $26,000,000.
Is the original sin a universal concept?
No, "original sin" is basically a Christian concept.
What sins followed original sin?
All sins followed original sin, the next sin listed in the Bible was murder.
What is the duration of The Original Sin film?
The duration of The Original Sin - film - is 1.75 hours.
How many pages does Original Sin - novel - have?
Original Sin - novel - has 400 pages.
