Ok. I see where you are coming from. I looked up the definition of sin and it basically said exactly what you said. I never would have seen that without you mentioning it. Thanks.
sin1 [sin] noun (plural sins)
1.transgression of theological principles: an act, a thought, or behavior that goes against the law or teachings of a particular religion, especially when the person who commits it is aware of this
2.shameful offense: something that offends a moral or ethical principle
3.estrangement from God: in Christian theology, the condition of being denied Gods grace because of a sin or sins committed
intransitive verb (past sinned, past participle sinned, present participle sin·ning, 3rd person present singular sins)
1. knowingly do wrong: to commit a sin, especially by knowingly violating a law or the teachings of a particular religion
2. commit shameful offense: to commit any serious moral or ethical offense
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