What is Catholic original sin?

Original sin is an Augustine Christian doctrine that says that everyone is born sinful. This means that they are born with a built-in urge to do bad things and to disobey God. It is an important doctrine within the Roman Catholic Church.
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What is considered the original sin?

Traditionally, the origin has been ascribed to the sin of the first man, Adam, who disobeyed God in eating the forbidden fruit (of knowledge of good and evil) and, in consequence, transmitted his sin and guilt by heredity to his descendants.
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What is original sin and actual sin?

In sin. ” Actual sin is sin in the ordinary sense of the word and consists of evil acts, whether of thought, word, or deed. Original sin (the term can be misleading) is the morally vitiated condition in which one finds oneself at birth as a member of…
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Does baptism remove original sin?

Concupiscence or Inclination to sin. Baptism erases original sin but the inclination to sin remains. The absence of sanctifying grace in the new-born child is also an effect of the first sin, for Adam, having received holiness and justice from God, lost it not only for himself but also for us.
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What are the 2 kinds of actual sin?

Mortal and Venial Sins in the Catholic Church - dummies.
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Original Sin w/ Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P. (Aquinas 101)



Does the Bible say we are all born sinners?

Babies are not born sinners! No person is a sinner until he or she violates God's spiritual law (1 John 3:4).
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Does God forgive all sins?

All sins shall be forgiven, except the sin against the Holy Ghost; for Jesus will save all except the sons of perdition. What must a man do to commit the unpardonable sin? He must receive the Holy Ghost, have the heavens opened unto him, and know God, and then sin against him.
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Why do we get baptized?

Christians get baptized because the Bible tells them to. Baptism symbolizes new life in Christ. It shows they want to celebrate a new life in Christ and commit to Jesus publicly. Being baptized is also a way to be filled with the Holy Spirit and experience God's power.
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What does the Bible say about newborn babies?

"Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me." "And the child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him."
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What God says about unborn babies?

In these and other verses, the Bible affirms the life and value of unborn children. The Bible goes even further to explain that the unborn life is valuable because he or she has been uniquely created by God. Paul declares, “He himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else” (Acts 17:25).
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Why a child is a gift from God?

God created the family, and children are a gift from Him. In fact, the Bible says that offspring are a reward from Him! Because of this, God cares about how children are raised and nurtured. Children are a gift from God.
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What the Bible says about parents love?

"Honor your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." "Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children." "Honor your father and mother."
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Can I be baptized twice?

Given once for all, Baptism cannot be repeated. The baptisms of those to be received into the Catholic Church from other Christian communities are held to be valid if administered using the Trinitarian formula. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church explains: 1256.
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Why should we be baptized in water?

When you are baptized with water, you are obeying the words and command of Jesus Christ. Water Baptism symbolizes that you are willing to follow Jesus, and have your life match His will for you.
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Why do Catholics baptize babies?

Because babies are born with original sin, they need baptism to cleanse them, so that they may become adopted sons and daughters of God and receive the grace of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said that the kingdom of God also belongs to children (see Mt 18:4; Mk 10:14).
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What are the 3 unforgivable sins?

Here's my list of unforgivable sins: ÇMurder, torture and abuse of any human being, but particularly the murder, torture and abuse of children and animals.
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Is smoking a sin?

God clearly states in the Sixth Commandment: 'Thou shalt not kill. ' Smoking endangers not only your own life, but also affects the lives of others. In this article, we will prove that smoking is a sin!
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How many times can you repent for the same sin?

There are two things to remember here: (1) God's mercy is indeed infinite, and (2) true repentance means forsaking your sins. On the one hand, because of the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ, repentance is available to everyone, even those who have made the same mistakes many times.
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Is adultery a mortal sin?

Jesus forgives all sin

The Bible teaches that the blood Jesus' shed on the cross covers all sin, including infidelity. “… the blood of Jesus, God's Son, purifies us from all sin” (1 John 1:7). This means that any sin we commit, including infidelity, can be forgiven when we come to Jesus with a repentant heart.
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What is worse mortal or venial sin?

According to Catholicism, a venial sin is a lesser sin that does not result in a complete separation from God and eternal damnation in Hell as an unrepented mortal sin would.
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Does the Catholic Church still teach original sin?

Roman Catholic teaching

We therefore hold, with the Council of Trent, that original sin is transmitted with human nature 'not by imitation, but by propagation' and that it is thus 'proper to everyone. '
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Do Baptists believe in original sin?

Believer's Baptism

Baptists do not believe that a loving God condemns anyone for a sin they did not commit. Baptists do not view baptism as a remedy for original sin. Baptists do not baptize infants.
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