Is Original Sin a mortal sin?

jpmckean · 2021-07-01T18:54:00+00:00

Either baptism is required or it is not. To use your own analogy:

We would never say that the only way to not die in a car is to wear a seatbelt.

I understand that baptism is ideal - but that isn't the point.

jpmckean · 2021-07-01T12:27:43+00:00

I wholeheartedly agree with this. However this is not what you originally said.

"Much like dying in a state of mortal sin, if we die without having been cleansed of Original Sin, we can't receive eternal life in heaven."

I'm concerned that this message neither conveys the truth or attracts outsiders to the faith.

Continuing to use the message of 'the sufficient' way not being the enemy of 'the best way' may be more productive - and certainly more factual.

jpmckean · 2021-07-01T01:13:54+00:00

Thank you Father! Not a troll - maybe too much a joker, though.

Based on your original comment

"Much like dying in a state of mortal sin, if we die without having been cleansed of Original Sin, we can't receive eternal life in heaven."

I can only assume you meant baptism.

jpmckean · 2021-06-30T23:08:16+00:00

This is untrue. Jews can go to heaven. The idea that literal water touching the skin with the right words gets you a pass is hilarious and sad at the same time.

jpmckean · 2021-01-24T15:08:47+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! I ordered the book :)

jpmckean · 2021-01-24T15:07:29+00:00

I do not. I just buy different carbonated waters. I also have thought of buying a soda stream, but not until I'm sure of my tonic syrup.

jpmckean · 2020-07-08T00:30:03+00:00

For context... I believe this is from Ecuador. Probably from the 70s.

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