According to Thomas Aquinas in his philosophical work Summa Theologica,
sin is defined as "the turning away from the immutable good" by breaking
the moral standards set by God. His definition of sin was highly influenced by St. Augustine,
who viewed sins as actions that deliberately went against God. While Aquinas believed that all
sins were severe, he felt that...
Friday, 19 June 2009
Thomas Aquinas doctrine on Sin
Keven Hettinger
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