original sin
Theology.
a depravity, or tendency to evil, held to be innate in humankind and transmitted from Adam to all humans in consequence of his sin.
inclination to evil, inherent in human nature.
Roman Catholic Theology. the privation of sanctifying grace in consequence of the sin of Adam.
Origin of original sin
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How to use original sin in a sentence
As my friend Phil Maciak has written, “letting Brody live past the first season” was Homeland's “original sin.”
‘Homeland’ Is Finally Back On Track with Season 3’s Penultimate Episode, “Big Man in Tehran” | Andrew Romano | December 9, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe original sin, in my view, was Gore's attempt to recount just the votes in a few heavily Democratic counties.
What if the Supreme Court Had Turned Down Bush v. Gore? (Redux) | Megan McArdle | April 30, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI do not believe in original sin—not at all—but I do put some importance on the presence of grace.
Man's enthusiasm in praise of a fellow mortal, is soon damped by the original sin of his nature—rebellious pride!
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterChristianity degrades and restrains humanity with the shackles of "original sin."
God and my Neighbour | Robert Blatchford
I humbly pray thee, most gracious Mother, obtain for me the grace to overcome the bitter results of original sin.
Mary, Help of Christians | VariousThe invocation, "Queen conceived without the stain of original sin," was added to the Litany of Loreto.
Mary, Help of Christians | VariousBeing preserved from original sin, she surpassed in holiness, from the first moment of her existence, all angels and men.
Mary, Help of Christians | Various
British Dictionary definitions for original sin
a state of sin held to be innate in mankind as the descendants of Adam
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Cultural definitions for original sin (1 of 2)
The eating of the forbidden fruit by Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, which led to their expulsion from Eden by God. In Christian theology, the act by which all humans fell from divine grace.
The sin of Adam and Eve, the essential event of the Fall of Man. According to the most common teaching of Christians (see also Christian), all descendants of Adam and Eve — that is, all people — share in this sin and are, from the time they are conceived, in a state of sin. In German, the term used is Erbsunde, meaning “inherited sin,” a more explanatory term than the English one. Jesus, through his Crucifixion and Resurrection, atoned for original sin. All who believe in Jesus and accept baptism are freed from original sin and experience salvation (see also salvation). (See justification by grace, through faith.)
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