Originally posted by vistesd
Well, I might say that the root of sin is illusion. Sin—again as error or failure, with or without moral culpability (that is, whether it involves what we would call wrongdoing, or not)—may also include clinging to illusion.
By “illusion” I do not mean something that isn’t actual; I mean seeing things as other than they truly are. Although they are oft ...[text shortened]... ally there at all. That’s just my personal vocabulary. So I don’t think we’re far apart there.
As I see 'sin' it is a breaking from reality, so having illusion within the
the mix seems a natural one. For me sin is when we break reality with
things like stealing, since when that occurs where someone takes from
the rightful owner. lies the breaking of truth knowingly, and sins
against one's own self when one acts against one's own faith, since
doing anything out faith is sin. Example would be someone who thinks
eating pork is wrong should not do it. I'd also point out that the two
great Commandments love God and your neighbor would mean
anyone not living their life with those as a motivating guides would be
sinning too.
Kelly