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  1. actual sinnoun

    a sin committed of your own free will (as contrasted with original sin)

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  1. Actual sin

    According to Western Christianity, actual sin, as distinguished from original sin, is an act contrary to the will and law of God whether by doing evil (sin of commission) or refraining from doing good (sin of omission). It can be either "mortal" or "venial".

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  1. actual sin

    Actual sin refers to any deliberate thought, word, deed, or omission contrary to the eternal law of God. This concept, often discussed within Christianity, includes both mortal sins, which are serious and deadly, causing separation from God, and venial sins, which are less severe but still damaging to a person's relationship with God. The definition of actual sin is rooted in religious beliefs about morality, personal responsibility, and free will.

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  1. Actual sin

    According to Roman Catholic tradition, "actual" sin as distinguished from original sin is an act contrary to the will and law of God whether by doing evil or refraining from doing good. In Roman Catholic theology, it can be either "mortal," faith destroying, or "venial," not faith destroying. In Roman Catholic theology an actual sin is specifically any willful thought, desire, word, action or omission forbidden by the law of God.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of actual sin in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of actual sin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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