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Original Sin
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[German Version] I. Definition – II. Catholic Theology – III. Protestant Theology
I. Definition The term
original sin generally denotes the sinfulness or fault inherent in human beings prior to anything they do. In the Christian tradition, original sin can be understood as the source of all morally evil actions; it can also mean inherited guilt
per se. As an inherent force, original sin differs from sinful acts. The distinction remains debatable, however, because without further qualification it calls into question the unitary characterization of sin …
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Religion Past and Present
