Definitions for mortal sin
mor·tal sin

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1. mortal sin, deadly sinnoun

   an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace

   "theologians list seven mortal sins"

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1. mortal sinnoun

   In Roman Catholic theology, a mortal sin is a grave matter, such as murder or blasphemy, and is committed with the full knowledge and deliberate consent of the sinner. The committing of such a heinous sin causes a complete loss of grace and leads to eternal damnation unless absolved.

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1. Mortal sin

   A mortal sin (Latin: peccatum mortale), in Catholic theology, is a gravely sinful act which can lead to damnation if a person does not repent of the sin before death. A sin is considered to be "mortal" when its quality is such that it leads to a separation of that person from God's saving grace. Three conditions must together be met for a sin to be mortal: "Mortal sin is sin whose object is grave matter and which is also committed with full knowledge and deliberate consent." The sin against the Holy Ghost and the sins that cry to Heaven for vengeance are considered especially serious. This type of sin is distinguished from a venial sin that simply leads to a weakening of a person's relationship with God. Despite its gravity, a person can repent of having committed a mortal sin. Such repentance is the primary requisite for forgiveness and absolution. Teaching on absolution from serious sins has varied somewhat throughout history. The current teaching for Catholics was formalized at the 16th-century Council of Trent.

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1. Mortal sin

   Mortal sins are in the theology of some, but not all, Christian denominations wrongful acts that condemn a person to Hell after death if unforgiven. These sins are considered "mortal" because they constitute a rupture in a person's link to God's saving grace: the person's soul becomes "dead," not merely weakened. A mortal sin does not usually mean a sin that cannot be repented; even after a mortal sin there is a chance for repentance. To Catholics repentance and a firm resolution to sin no more or to avoid occasions where one would be likely to give into sin restores the link to God's saving grace in the sacrament of penance and outside it if the contrition is perfect. Perfect contrition rises from the love of God who has been grievously offended. There also must be a resolve to confess the sins in confession when possible. A firm resolution to sin no more or to avoid occasions where one would be likely to give into sin and to satisfy for our sins is needed inside and outside of confession for forgiveness of mortal sins. The phrase is used in First John 5:16-17:

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mortal sin in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mortal sin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of mortal sin in a Sentence

1. George Sand:

   I regard as a mortal sin not only the lying of the senses in matters of love, but also the illusion which the senses seek to create where love is only partial. I say, I believe, that one must love with all of one's being, or else live, come what may, a life of complete chastity.

2. George Spencer-Brown:

   Unfortunately, we find systems of education today which have departed so far from the plain truth, that they now teach us to be proud of what we know and ashamed of ignorance. This is doubly corrupt. It is corrupt not only because pride is in itself a mortal sin, but also because to teach pride in knowledge is to put up an effective barrier against any advance upon what is already known, since it makes one ashamed to look beyond the bonds imposed by one's ignorance.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mortal sin
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mortal_Sin
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortal_Sin
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=mortal sin