Are all sins really "equal"?
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A sin is a sin is a sin.
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in my opinion no. you confess your sins to God and accept him into your heart and you are forgiven. the sins hang over your head kind of as a reminder to not do them again and that they are wrong
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i think its okay to have one of these but if more than one is bad though.\n\nthe seven deadly sins are  pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed, and sloth\n\ni think the worst is greed
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God is perfect goodness. The cost for sinning just one time is eternity in hell. The only way to get forgiveness of sin is belief in the ONE pure sacrafice that God has given us. It's not something you have to bargain for, it's just there waiting for you to take it. If you are a good person, but don't have the sense to take salvation when it is offered so freely then it's your fault. God does not send anyone to hell, they send themselves by rejecting him. It is not his will that anyone should perish.
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Sin is a sin is a sin.  I think there are some sins that are greater than others, but only in the minds and opinions of man (a white lie is not as great as murder.)  Man differentiates between sin, not God.
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No.\n\nSin is a deliberate thought, word, deed, or omission contrary to the eternal law of God. \n\nIn other words, sin is anything that hurts your relationship with God.\n\nSin is a personal act. Moreover, we have a responsibility for the sins committed by others when we cooperate in them:\n- by participating directly and voluntarily in them;\n- by ordering, advising, praising, or approving them;\n- by not disclosing or not hindering them when we have an obligation to do so;\n- by protecting evil-doers.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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I am sure that you have heard of the scripture,\n"For all sin and fall short of the glory of God"\nBeing saved has only one requirement, that is that one believe that Christ died as an atonement for our sins. All sin not just some sin.\n\nNO sin is greater than any other sin. A lie is a sin, cheating is a sin, wearing polyester clothing and cotton clothing is a sin (according to leviticus). All sin is equal because no sin can be looked upon by God because of his purity and holiness. All sin is equally dark because it causes a seperation from God.\n\nBecareful trying to make a judgement call you have no authority to make, only God knows who truely believes in his son. \n\nThe bottom line is being Gay will not stop anyone from being saved, no more than a liar can not be saved. The common denominator is Christ. \nJohn 3:16 states "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, so that EVERYONE who believes in him will not perish, but have ever lasting life. \n\nNo where does that scripture say not to Gays.\nFurther more, any one should be careful about judging, for by the same measurement which you judge others so shall you be judged.\n\nBlessings,
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Things have to be taken in context.  I agree that the wearing of mixed fabrics and refraining from shellfish are not about morality, they are about sanctity - God set the Jews out to be His people of promise.  The Messiah came through them.  It's not that God didn't have dealings with (and laws for) other nations, but the Jews were bound to certain rituals and stipulations that had more to do with symbolism than with morality.\n\nSin is any transgression against God.  All sins are the same in the sense that any of them separate me from God.  Any of them.  I hope that's what people mean when they say that all sins are equal.  Because, of course, if they were all equal in all ways, they would all carry the same penalty.  Or the same level of consequence.  Under the Old Testament law, some sins carried more weight than others.  Some would get you stoned to death and others required a payment to be made.  \n\nI believe there is also a difference between willful - premeditated - sin and being "over-taken" in sin.  Maybe the difference is in the heart of the person and their willingness to repent.  \n\nAll sin is equal in that it is equally undoable.  Once done, it cannot be undone.  That's why we need a clean slate, and Someone advocating on our behalf.\n\nI believe that everything commanded of us - both to do and not to do - is for our benefit.  I don't claim to know all the pros and cons of homosexuality.   I certainly don't think that homosexuals are somehow in the same mindset as murderers.  I don't hate people for their sexual orientation.  \n\nI still believe that anything we surrender to God, He uses for our ultimate good.  Willingness is the key.  I'm not saying that's easy.  \n\nI also don't believe it's the orientation itself, but the lifestyle that is sinful.  It's the same for those who are unmarried (but sexually active) who are heterosexual.  \n\nSince I believe God's word is Truth, it would be unloving of me to say that I think something is fine, when from what I can see it is condemned.  I'm not going to persecute someone for disagreeing with me, but I'm not going to lie if asked for my understanding either. \n\nThere are many things that would be easier if they weren't in the Bible.  I feel sorrowful for those who oppose the truth (as I understand it).  It isn't anything to gloat about.  I know there are some who feel that that makes me arrogant.  That's not my experience or intention.  It's not me saying I'm better.    \n\nI believe that what is in there is for me to apply to me first. It's not something to bash other people with or impose on others.\n\nThanks for asking your question the way you did.  I hope I haven't offended you - or anyone else for that matter - in my answer.
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Well, whatever crazy thing you have done - you are exactly equal in God's eyes as everyone else.\n\nSorry, you are not going to get punished, as much as you crave it.
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Not sure what you mean by principles..many religions agree on basic aspects of morality, like murder is wrong..lying is wrong...they may feel they share the same God, but they may not. Example the Hindus believe in many gods, the jews believe in only one God, so this is not the same idea of god - one is multiple in nature and the other is singular. For those that believe in only one god, there could still be characteristics that distinguish the single god.  Compare Jewish Jehovah to Jesus to Allah.  There are differences in the "personality" of God.  This is a very broad topic. Best to read descriptions of each faith and see the differences in concepts....I personally am a Christian...
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The seven deadly sins were made up by St Gregory in the 6th century and are not in the Bible. They are a tradition of men and are not to be trusted. To God sin is sin and a small sin is just as bad as a large sin. All sin seperates you from God. If you have faith and are baptized for the remission of sin then you are forgiven of all sin. Here are two links below to look at that might help. \n\nHope this helps & God Bless,\n\nChris
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Analysis of Christianity. Too many contradictions, without a single shred of proof anywhere. Not one. For example, an invisible, magical, all-mighty, omnipotent being, who can do anything imaginable, and is controlling everyone's lives, yet conveniently doesn't make public appearances seems outlandish to me. Also, "God" is supposed to be perfect and free of sin, and expects us to be free of sin as well to gain his favor. But "God" himself is a sinner. There are seven deadly sins, and "God" is guilty of nearly half of them, proven (sic) in scripture. Wrath is one of the sins, and "God" is so guilty of this, it's a cliche' ("Wrath of God"). Envy is another one. "Though shalt worship no other gods, for thy God is a jealous God" (somewhere in Exodus). I don't buy any of it. I could go on and on, but you get the general idea.
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The Church's teachings says they are. Do you believe in these teachings? In order to fully understand the 'concept' of Original Sin, one must take the time to fully investigate the history of religion and the church and how these 'canons' came to be.\nThe Church did indeed have an agenda which prevailed since it was formalized under the emperor, Constantine. Just ask yourself if that same agenda can be 'justified' in the world of today?
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All people sin because they are sinners.  All people have a moral code yet break it.\n\nChristians have the perfect standard. The Bible.  Since Christians are still sinners, they still sin.  Yes, at times, they even love the sin.\n\nAlthough you may view yourself as sinless, look at your own heart.  It is not pure. \n\nRomans 7:14-15 (NKJV)  \n    For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. [15] For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. \n\nMatthew 18:15 (NKJV)  \n    "Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. \n\n\nWe desperately need a savior.
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Of course they are.\n\nThey claim that their faith makes them sinless (or the equivalent).\n\nIt is impossible to be more arrogant or vain than to claim you are perfect.
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The whole issue is summed up in the holiness of God. When I was a child I was taught very strongly something  that is rarely taught in church today at all. I was taught that God was holy and He could not be in the presence of evil. That is why we cannot be in fellowship with God, because we are sinners. For us to be with God that sin must be dealt with. God declared to Adam that in the day he sinned he would die. That is a principle of life when we sin we die to God (separated from Him). Paul said it this way in Romans, the wages of sin is death. To overcome sin death must take place. When Jesus came He cam as a perfect man and completely God. When He died because he was perfect He was able to pay for  all sins with His  death. Now we can be forgiven, not because we are perfect but because the penalty is paid. All God asks of us to obtain forgiveness in faith in what He has done.
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how can poverty or being poor be a sin? ive heard sometimes being rich is easy to commit a sin. but not the other way round.