English
Noun
mortal sin
- 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.
Synonyms
capital vice
cardinal sin
seven deadly sins
Translations
Finnish: kuolemansynti
See also
venial sin
it:mortal sin
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