Gross.

The man has three teenaged daughters. I can’t imagine what they think about their father now. Makes my heart break for them.

OK, that was more than one word, but that is the one thing I keep thinking about since the news broke yesterday.

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1. Just curious, do Christians believe in types of sin like Catholics do? I know Roman Catholics are taught there are two types of sin (mortal and venial). Mortal sins damn you to hell for eternity. Does the bible teach that there are sins that are unforgiveable by God and damn you to hell?

   Posted by  on  03/11/08  at  12:44 PM

2. Can I field this one?

   The only really unforgivable sin is “blasphemy against the Holy Spirit,” and nobody knows what that really means. It could mean saying (and meaning), “Down with Ghostie!” or it could mean living a life of despair, denying the power of the Spirit. Depends on whom you ask.

   Roman Catholics make a distinction between mortal and venal sins. Mortal sins put your soul in danger of Hell unless you confess, are absolved, and perform an act of penitence. (Within the last few days, the RCC has introduced 7 new mortal sins, incidentally.)

   Eastern Orthodox and Anglicans are much more flexible and less “judicial” about sin, and look at the totality of the circumstances. In the Anglican churches, regarding confession, “All may, none must, some should.”

   I can’t speak to Protestant churches, though.

   Posted by Pisco Sours  on  03/11/08  at  01:09 PM

3. I’m sure others can answer better than I can and I hope they wade in. Here’s my quick and dirty response - Romans 6, the whole chapter, is a good place to read. If we are “in Christ,” then 6:23 sums it up:

   23For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

   Generally speaking there is no sin worse than others and that causes death - all sin results in death (both physically and spiritually). Jesus died so that we can live (spiritually) for eternity. There is no requirement for penance beyond acknowledgement of our sin and asking for forgiveness and acceptance of the gift of salvation that God offered through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

   Posted by jen  on  03/11/08  at  02:22 PM

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