Religious Studies GCSE
Sin
What Sin means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Sin
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Human wrongdoing that separates people from God, a concept rooted in original sin.
Topics that use Sin
- Christianity - 3.1.2.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
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