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: ''For a general discussion of the concept of sin and the view of it by other traditions, see [[Sin]].''

: ''For a general discussion of the concept of sin and the view of it by other traditions, see [[Sin]].''

[[Sin (Fundamentalism)|Sin]], according to the teachings of most [[Fundamentalism|Fundamentalists]], is at root the tendency to set one's own will in opposition to that of [[God]] and the general deficiency of our own moral character compared to that of God. God is Perfect and Holy, and thus cannot tolerate any kind of blemish in His Presence.

[[Sin (Fundamentalism)|Sin]], according to the teachings of most [[Fundamentalism|Fundamentalists]], is at the root of the tendency to set one's own will in opposition to that of [[God]] and the general deficiency of our own moral character compared to that of God. God is Perfect and Holy, and thus cannot tolerate any kind of blemish in His Presence.

Sin refers both to action (or inaction) and state of being. A particular sin is an action or inaction that does not conform to God's character, and especially any action that is committed with the foreknowledge that it is contrary to [[conscience]] or [[morality]] or divine [[law]]. Humans have inherent knowledge of right and wrong that was obtained at the time [[Adam]] and [[Eve]] ate of the fruit of ''[[Fall of man|Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil]]''. We commit "sin" when our actions violate these instincts. It is through sinful acts that we fall short of [[God]]'s intended design.

Sin refers both to action (or inaction) and state of being. A particular sin is an action or inaction that does not conform to God's character, and especially any action that is committed with the foreknowledge that it is contrary to [[conscience]] or [[morality]] or divine [[law]]. Humans have inherent knowledge of right and wrong that was obtained at the time [[Adam]] and [[Eve]] ate of the fruit of ''[[Fall of man|Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil]]''. We commit "sin" when our actions violate these instincts. It is through sinful acts that we fall short of [[God]]'s intended design and will.

Such behavior displeases God and causes us to be separated from Him. This, then, is the state of being that the word ''sin'' also stands for: a separation from God, resulting from a harm done to our relationship with Him.

Such behavior displeases God and causes us to be separated from Him. This, then, is the state of being that the word ''sin'' also stands for: a separation from God, resulting from the harm done to our relationship with Him.

[[Human]] laws or the codes of conduct of a society are not always in keeping with God-given morality, and we are not absolved from judgment on our actions because society views them as acceptable. The foreknowledge of right and wrong is something that all humans have, and life is itself something of a measure or test to see how we will use this knowledge.

[[Human]] laws or the codes of conduct of a society are not always in keeping with God-given morality, and we are not absolved from judgment on our actions because society views them as acceptable. The foreknowledge of right and wrong is something that all humans have, and life is itself something of a measure or test to see how we will use this knowledge.