sin
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The biblical passage recounts how the serpent, typically interpreted as the devil in Christian theology, tempted Eve to sin by eating the forbidden fruit.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Instead of viewing them solely as symbolic layers representing sin, Burbery argues they closely resemble the terraced rings seen in massive impact basins throughout the solar system.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
In America, Presbyterians preached salvation from sin through the grace of a merciful God.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
That would be considered a mortal sin by the vast majority of football fandom.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
They involved doing penance for a sin not yet committed, intense and fervent penance accompanied by scourging and flagellation, so as to build up, as it were, a store of credit.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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