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If this is true, and sin is inherited, does this mean we are held accountable, in God's eyes, for every sin of our forefathers?
Well... i dont think the sins itselves are inherited, but only the pecaminous nature. People are very (if not completly) influencied by their raising. So, if their parents are sinful, its impossible to be raised as a perfect person. Thus the passing of sins from generation to generation.

Quote Originally Posted by Hardcore Newbie
Why would God require sacrifices in the first place?
I think its not a requirement of God, but a thing caused by the human nature. For we feel that we were forgiven, we must believe that we were forgiven. But the human nature is not so good to believe that just repenting is enough for obtaining forgiveness. We humans believe that MUST be some form of punishment for our bad actions, and only after the punishment the forgivness is obtained. So, the need of sacrifices. Killing a pure and perfect animal, then burning it, under the belief that the animal contained all your sins would be enough to fulfill the human's need for punishment, and then, after making the sacrifice, the sinner would believe that he was forgiven.
Coelho Reviewed by Coelho on . Perceived roundaboutness in the Bible I'm posting a reply in a new thread to keep the other one on track. How can a perfect being act in a way to make itself imperfect? Wouldn't a perfect being refrain from any action that would cause imperfection, by the nature of the word "perfect" itself? Please reply with something about free will. If this is true, and sin is inherited, does this mean we are held accountable, in God's eyes, for every sin of our forefathers? Rating: 5