1 John 5:17 (RSV) explicitly differentiates a mortal sin from a less serious one: “All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin which is not mortal” (KJV: “not unto death”). Denying this would be ...

Dear Chaplain: What are the seven deadly sins in the Bible? Will they cause you to die or will they keep you from going to heaven? – Signed, The scary seven Dear The Scary Seven: Thank you so much for ...

We all have a vice or bad habit of some sort that trips us up from time to time. Yours might be eating too much chocolate when stressed out, binge-watching television for an entire day in bed, or ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Before there was shame or guilt or blame, there was sin. As the Bible ...

Most of us know lying or stealing is wrong, but the Bible goes even deeper than that. It points out sinful actions and attitudes we might overlook. From the things we think to the ways we treat others ...

Las Vegas may be known as “Sin City.” But when it comes to transgressions per capita, parts of the Bible Belt may burn much hotter, suggests a recent study by Kansas State University geographers. The ...