#catechism — Public Fediverse posts

Following up a bit on this & another reply I made: the #BCP defines #sin differently than I do. According to the #catechism section “Sin is the seeking of our own will instead of the will of
God, thus distorting our relationship with God, with other people, and with all creation” (p. 848)

My definition focuses on my relationship with #God whereas the BCP reminds me that God & I are not the only beings in the Universe. It also calls attention to the simple fact (truth) that sin has a ripple effect that begins from the individual then extends outward impacting those we know, those we don’t, & even all of creation. We don’t like to think of it that way. When we do, we are forced to recognize & admit that our “mistakes” can never truly be hidden & they have far-reaching effects that we may, or can, not imagine.

It’s a sobering realization & understanding. When we try to soften the words, (trespass or error instead of sin) we forget the impact our sins have beyond ourselves. 1 of ?