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Do Jews believe in sin?

From Rabbi Ari Enkin, for About.com

Rabbi Ari Enkin

Rabbi Ari Enkin

Question: Do Jews believe in sin?

Dear Rabbi Enkin,
Do Jews believe in sin? (In other words, what's Judaism's take on sin? I was taken aback when a good Jewish friend of mine told me that he doesn't believe in sin.)
Thank you, Lina

Answer: Dear Lina,

Judaism acknowledges sin. In Judaism, a sin is generally the term used to describe a violation of the Torah.

Rabbi Ari Enkin
Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel
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