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The Fact Of Sin.

Authors :
Fairlie, Henry
Source :
New Republic. 9/10/77, Vol. 177 Issue 11, p17-20. 4p.
Publication Year :
1977

Abstract

Presents philosophy about sin and its prevalence in today's society. Prevalence of the concept of the "Seven Deadly Sins" in modern secular life; View that sin is self-destruction; Contribution of society to sins committed by one individual; Relationship between society and individual in modern society; View that people are inventing gods for themselves; Philosophy about existence of devils and sin; View that secularism has blurred the definition of original sin; Shield of sense of humor against all kinds of sins; Inability to acknowledge the fact of sin; Consequences of sins.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00286583
Volume :
177
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Republic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9591939