Entry 12: Sin

What is sin? How does society define it? How do you define it? How does the dictionary define it? Is there a difference in these definitions? Have you ever done anything that others would consider a sin? Have you witnessed or heard about anyone else sinning? Can something that is a sin to some people not be a sin to others? Describe any situations in which you have experienced yourself or someone else sinning or being accused of sinning. Use details and be specific. Once a person has sinned, how can he or she atone for the sin?

•  I believe that society's definition for a sin is any act that is immoral, or contradicts with their morals, according to the society. And I believe that in general, this is also my belief for how to distinguish between a sin, or not a sin. The dictionary definition, however, states "an offence against GOD or against a religious or moral law; the act of breaking a religious or moral law; an action that people strongly disapprove of". There have been many cases of sins committed reported on media such as on the newspaper, on the television, and on the internet. These sins include murder, theft, etc... Though some acts are considered as sins by some groups, other groups do not consider it as a sin. For example, in religions, some foods are prohibited. I have actually "sinned" many times, and quite often as well. Can you think of why I sinned so many times? Well, this is because I lie a lot. And when I say a lot, I really mean A LOT. But sometimes I believe that lying is necessary, so I don't think that that is quite a sin. I believe that only when you are lying with bad intentions are you actually sinning. As for how to atone for my so called "sinning", I believe that the only way is to do better next time, or become a better person.