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Sin Bearing

Sin Bearing Nasa (, Ass. nas), to bear, though found in connection with the putting away of sin, is by no means confined to this purpose. It is used very frequently of the bearing of the ark, also of an armour-bearer; it implies first the lifting-up; secondly, the carrying; and thirdly, the taking away of … Continue reading “Sin Bearing”

Sin, Actual

sin, actual A personal act or omission that does not conform to God’s will or law. Actual sins may be divided into the following catgories: sins of commission or omission, according to the precept which they violate; interior or exterior sins, according to the manner of committing them; sins against God, one’s neighbor, and one’s … Continue reading “Sin, Actual”

Sin

SIN 1. Any thought, word, desire, action, or omission of action, contrary to the law of God, or defective when compared with it.The origin of sin is a subject which baffles all investigation; and our inquiries are much better directed when we seek through Christ a release from its penalty and power, for ourselves and … Continue reading “Sin”

SIMULTANEUM

Simultaneum (scil. Religionis Exercitium) is a term which in Europe designates, in its general bearing, the religious services common to churches or denominations having diverse creeds, and which has particular reference to the employment in common of certain religious arrangements and institutions. The denial of a churchly character by Romanism to any but the Papal … Continue reading “SIMULTANEUM”

Simultaneity

Simultaneity The condition of belonging to the same time. As two or more events observed as simultaneous may actually take place at different moments, it is useful to distinguish between subjective and objective simultaneity. See Relativity, theory of. — R.B.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy