Sin
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Unlike the [[humanism|humanist]] concept of evil, sin is defined entirely in terms of doing things which [[God]] specifically prohibits. | Unlike the [[humanism|humanist]] concept of evil, sin is defined entirely in terms of doing things which [[God]] specifically prohibits. | ||
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| − | Since [[atheist]]s do not believe in God, it is meaningless to accuse an atheist of being a sinner. Humanistic | + | Since [[atheist]]s do not believe in God, it is meaningless to accuse an atheist of being a sinner (or to [[Pascal's Wager|threaten them with the purported consequences]] of being a sinner). Humanistic atheists recognize the concept of [[right]] and [[wrong]] actions in terms of their impact on other people, but the idea of sin is basically irrelevant without appealing to a [[deity]]. |
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Revision as of 13:21, 18 April 2007
Sin is a religious term for evil deeds committed by conscious beings.
Unlike the humanist concept of evil, sin is defined entirely in terms of doing things which God specifically prohibits.
Counter-apologetics
Since atheists do not believe in God, it is meaningless to accuse an atheist of being a sinner (or to threaten them with the purported consequences of being a sinner). Humanistic atheists recognize the concept of right and wrong actions in terms of their impact on other people, but the idea of sin is basically irrelevant without appealing to a deity.
