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n. (''Roman Catholic'' ''theology'') a mortal sin is a grave matter, such as murder or blasphemy, and is committed with the full knowledge and deliberate consent of the sinner. The committing of such a heinous sin causes a complete loss of grace and leads to eternal damnation unless absolved.
WordNet
n. an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace; theologians list 7 mortal sins [syn: deadly sin] [ant: venial sin]
Wikipedia
Mortal sins in Catholic theology are wrongful acts that condemn a person to Hell after death if unforgiven. These sins are considered "mortal" because they constitute a rupture in a person's link to God's saving grace: the person's soul becomes "dead", not merely weakened. A mortal sin is not necessarily a sin that cannot be repented, unlike an eternal sin. Thus, even after a mortal sin has been committed, there is a chance for repentance. According to Catholic teaching, repentance and a firm resolution to sin no more (with at least imperfect contrition) restores the link to God's saving grace in the sacrament of penance; and restoration outside confession if the contrition is perfect. Perfect contrition arises from a love of God, who has been grievously offended by a sinful act. When perfect contrition is the means by which one seeks to restore one's relationship with God, there must also be a resolution to confess mortal sins in confession (if possible), as soon as possible. The verse from which the term "mortal" sin is derived likely comes from the 1 John 5:16-17.
Mortal Sin were an Australian thrash metal band that formed in 1985 and existed over four distinct periods until 2012. The band released five albums and were the first local thrash metal band to tour internationally. According to Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, they were one of "two leading lights... [of] a small, but fervent underground thrash/speed metal scene."
A mortal sin is, in Catholic theology, a wrongful act by which a person condemns him- or herself to Hell after earthly death unless forgiven (or " absolved") by God's grace via the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation or via the person's having perfect contrition at the hour of death.
Mortal Sin(s) may also refer to:
- Mortal Sin (band), an Australian metal band
- Mortal Sin (film), a 1970 Brazilian film
- "Mortal Sins" (Highlander), an episode of Highlander: The Series
- Mortal Sins (1989 film), a film starring Debrah Farentino and James Saito
- Mortal Sins (1992 film), a TV film featuring Lisa Vultaggio
- Mortal Sins (novel), a 2009 novel in the World of the Lupi series by Eileen Wilks
Mortal Sin is a 1970 Brazilian drama film directed by Miguel Faria Jr. The film was selected as the Brazilian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 43rd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.
Usage examples of "mortal sin".
From the beginning, pride- a mortal sin- keeps him away from others.
You'd have blood on your hands and you'd have committed a mortal sin and would have burned in hell everlasting with the angels holding your precious dead baby up for you to see when you looked up from the flames and appealed to heaven for God's mercy!
Any transgression, no matter how small, is a mortal sin in this fool's head.
From the beginning, pride--a mortal sin--keeps him away from others.
I wanted to be human, and had to commit a mortal sin to find out if I was.