Sin: Examining the Root of our Problems

2 of 3 | Sin in the Orthodox understanding is not primarily a crime to be punished, but a spiritual illness that wounds the human person and separates us from God, requiring healing through repentance, prayer, and the life of the Church. Through Christ, confession, and the ascetical life, we are gradually restored, learning that the struggle against sin is not about guilt but about transformation and returning to communion with God.