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Original sin, as we understand it today, was unknown until Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430) introduced the concept to the western half of the Christian Church. It was never accepted in the Greek-speaking east and has been largely abandoned by many of the Protestant Churches, but its existence is central to Catholic belief and that of some Protestant Churches.
Augustine said that original sin resulted directly from the disobedience of Adam and Eve, and believed that it could only be removed by baptism. However, Christian attitudes to the story of Adam and Eve are slowly changing, even in the Catholic Church. Cardinal George Pell recently stated that the story of Adam and Eve is a myth, describing it as a religious story told for religious purposes. Without their existence, it will be hard to sustain the belief that original sin exists as a consequence of the sin of Adam and Eve, or that without baptism all are condemned to hell. It is too early to predict that the Church will soon abandon the doctrine of original sin, but grounds for believing in its existence are being undermined.
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Is Original Sin is only imposed on new Jewish people?
Original Sin is purely a Christian concept. It does not exist in Judaism, so it cannot be imposed on "new Jewish people".
How do Filipinos conceal original sin?
There is no way to conceal original sin. However, the baptism (for catholics) takes away original sin. This is why they baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, when the child is still an infant.
Does the Z3 computer still exist?
No it does not still exist , the original was destroyed during an Allied bombardment in 1943.
Why is that their baptism while they are still young?
to burn or away sins the original sin
Does the original goosebumps site still exist?
Yes, it actually does!
Why according to god are babies born with original sin meaning the ability to sin when people who have been baptised removing this can still sin?
When you are baptized every sin you have commited before that time you are free from. But if you are a baby you havent commited any sin because to commit a sin you must know it is wrong but still do it.
Do parts of original bible books still exist?
Jerusalem is still a town where people live
How many original copies of the bill of rights exist?
There was only one "original copy" (and it still exists)
Who was preserved from original sin?
The Blessed Virgin Mary was preserved from original sin.
When was The Original Sin - album - created?
The Original Sin - album - was created in 1979.
When was The Original Sin - book - created?
The Original Sin - book - was created in 1972.
When was Original Sin released?
Original Sin was released on 08/03/2001.
