mortal sin

Meaning

A sin which causes the loss of God's grace, leading to eternal damnation, unless the sinner repents, which includes their intent to confess and atone; such a sin is defined as a grave transgression against one of the Ten Commandments with the full knowledge and deliberate consent of the sinner.

Opposite of
venial sin
Translations

peccatum mortiferum

péché mortel

büyük günah

خَطِيئَة قَاتِلَة

ölümcül günah

موبق

فاحِشة

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