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sin

Also known as sins

thumb|Depiction of the sin of Adam and Eve ([[The Garden of Eden with the Fall of Man by Jan Brueghel the Elder and Pieter Paul Rubens)]]

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Sin refers to a transgression against religious law or moral principles, most fundamentally illustrated in Christian tradition by Adam and Eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden. It matters because many religious traditions view sin as a central concept for understanding human nature, moral responsibility, and humanity's relationship with the divine.

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Etymology
Buddhism
Christianity
Hamartiology
Original sin{{Anchor|Original sin}}
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Shinto
See also
Notes and references
Further reading
External links

thumb|Depiction of the sin of Adam and Eve ([[The Garden of Eden with the Fall of Man by Jan Brueghel the Elder and Pieter Paul Rubens)]]

The term sin originates from the Old English synn, tracing back to Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European roots meaning “being” or “truly guilty,” implying a judgment of wrongdoing. Over time, different religions and cultures developed distinct understandings of sin, often shaping moral frameworks and spiritual practices. Each culture has its own interpretation of what it means to commit a sin. While sins are generally considered actions, any thought, word, or act considered immoral, amoral, selfish, shameful, harmful, or alienating might be termed "sinful."