concept   sin
statement   In Western Christianity, sin is viewed as a breaking of divine laws with implications for the afterlife.

3 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 sin Christianity in Western countries Considered a violation of divine law and a moral transgression 1
2 sin Western Christianity Considered a transgression against divine law, to be repented and absolved through prayer and penance. 1
3 sin Western Christianity Considered a violation of divine law and moral wrongdoing, with consequences in the afterlife 1