Sin

Disobedience to the known will of God. According to Christian theology human beings have displayed a pre-disposition to sin since the Fall of Humankind. The medieval Church taught that there…

Disobedience to the known will of God. According to ChristianChristian Name originally given to disciples of Jesus by outsiders and gradually adopted by the Early Church to designate all members of the church. theologyTheology (Literally 'words about God') Ideas about the nature of God and church doctrine. Theological ideas have constantly changed and developed throughout church history. human beings have displayed a pre-disposition to sin since the Fall of HumankindFall of Humankind Adam and Eve's act of disobedience in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2&3) which led to estrangement from God for them and their descendant. The medieval Church taught that there were two categories of sin: Mortal and Venial. The Church mediated the forgiveness made available by Christ’s sacrificial death through the sacramentSacrament Religious rite which symbolises the receipt of an inward spiritual grace. In the 15th century the number of sacraments was finally agreed as seven (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Ordination, Marriage, Penance, Anointing of the Sick) following the list made by Peter Lombard of PenancePenance (Latin poena 'punishment') Sacrament involving contrition, confession, satisfaction (e.g. prayer, fasting, almsgiving or pilgrimage) and absolution.