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God the Author of Sin? « Transformed Theology

transformedtheology.wordpress.com12/16/11

In this sense, I utterly deny God to be the author of sin.” But, he argues, willing that sin exist in the world is not the same as sinning. God does not commit sin in willing that there be sin. God has established a world in which sin …

Bible Study Made Easy: Fatih That Saves By Art Mokarow

www.biblestudymadeeasy.net12/15/11

On the road to salvation, is sin a problem? When do we sin? Why does God allow such a thing as sin even to exist? If faith saves you, doesn't that mean sin doesn't count against you when it comes to your salvation? Can you …

I just looked up "sin" in the dictionary and it says ..

1. A transgression of a religious or moral law, especially when deliberate.

2. Theology

a. Deliberate disobedience to the known will of God.
b. A condition of estrangement from God resulting from such disobedience.

3. Something regarded as being shameful, deplorable, or utterly wrong.

1. To violate a religious or moral law.
2. To commit an offense or violation.

So if a person is not religious then:

Number one would not be applicable because of the word "moral".

Number two wouldn’t apply at all.

And number three wouldn’t apply, because it definitely involves both society’s judgment, and religion.

So, if you’re not religious, then is there really such a thing as sin?

Shining Sulu| villagegatenews.com

www.villagegatenews.com11/22/11

MANILA, Philippines — the Magi, or the three wise men, arrived at the court of King Herod in Jerusalem and told him about the shining bright star which they knew would lead them to where Christ was to be born. Disturbed by …

Psallite Sapienter: Litany of the Three Magi

psallitesapienter.blogspot.com11/5/11

As is my wont, I was perusing old prayer books, when came I across this delightful composition, a litany of SS Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar, otherwise known as the Magi or the Three Kings of Cologne. I surmise this was …

I don’t know much about the Bible but have started reading it and am trying to learn.

I heard many times that three magi came to visit the baby Jesus but I’ve looked and looked but can’t find a reference to it in the Bible, so please tell me where to find it.

Thanks

BTW – I looked up the word “magi” and it’s the plural of the word magus, and it says that the magi were members of an ancient Persian priestly caste and were magicians and sorcerers which is kind of weird.