original sin

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Definition

Noun: 1. A state of sinfulness believed to be innate to all human beings as a consequence of the first sin committed by Adam and Eve: In Christian theology, "original sin" refers to the fallen, sinful condition of humanity inherited from the first humans, Adam and Eve, due to their disobedience to God. It is not a personal act but a state of being that affects all people from birth.

Usage and Examples
  • Noun:
    • The doctrine of original sin is central to many Christian denominations.
    • Some theologians argue that original sin explains the inherent tendency in humans to do wrong.
Advanced Usage
  • "The stain of original sin": A metaphorical phrase describing the condition of being marked by this inherited sinfulness.
    • Baptism is believed to wash away the stain of original sin.
Variants and Related Words
  • Original (adj): Present or existing from the beginning; first.
  • Sin (n): An immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.
Synonyms
  • Inherited sin
  • Ancestral sin
  • The Fall (often refers to the event causing the condition)
Related Concepts and Phrases
  • "The Fall of Man": The biblical narrative of Adam and Eve's disobedience, which is the cause of original sin.
    • The story of the Fall of Man in Genesis describes the origin of original sin.
  • "Concupiscence": In theology, often refers to the human inclination to sin, a effect of original sin.
Noun
  1. 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

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