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