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How is the understanding of sin different between Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox church?
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∙ 8y ago
The Roman Catholics believe that we inherit original sin from Adam and Eve. The Orthodox Church believes that, while the sin of Adam and Eve caused the "Fallen nature" of the world, we are no longer guilty of their sin, because of Jesus Christ (the New Adam) and the Holy Virgin Mary (the New Eve) have saved us from sins. The Virgin Mary's role is by giving birth to the Saviour and by praying to God on our behalf. Christ's role as our Saviour is by cleansing us of our sins (initially via baptism and also via confession) through His death and glorious resurrection on the Cross.
This was confirmed by Jesus in The Bible when His disciples asked Him "who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus ed, "Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him." (John 9:2-3).
We are responsible for our own sins, not those of others, and we will all be judged according to our individual works at the Second Coming of Christ. (2Timothy 4:1, Revelation 20:12, 22:12).
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