Who are Unraveling Scriptures?Unraveling The Scriptures, we dive deep into the treasures and knowledge contained in the Holy Scriptures. By exploring subjects and stories present in the Bible, in the apocryphal books, in the mythologies, in the angels and in the mysteries of God. Through meticulous analyses, historical studies and comprehensive interpretations, our channel is dedicated to unraveling the messages and lessons that these ancient texts convey to us.
Where is Sodom-Gomorrah?Sodom and Gomorrah were ancient cities, widely known for their wickedness, that were destroyed by God, according to the biblical account in Genesis. The destruction is described as a fiery downpour of sulfur and salt, resulting in the utter annihilation of the cities and their inhabitants. The primary sin attributed to the inhabitants was a combination of sexual immorality, violence, and a lack of hospitality, particularly towards the angels sent to the region.
What is Sin?In Abrahamic contexts, sin is the act of violating God's will. Sin can also be viewed as anything that violates the ideal relationship between an individual and God; or as any diversion from the ideal order for human living. To sin has been defined as "to miss the mark".
Sins fall in a spectrum from minor errors to deadly misdeeds. Catholicism regards the least corrupt sins as venial sins which are part of human living and carry immediate consequences on earth, and, if unrepented for, more painful purgation, assuming the person is destined to heaven, as it is written in the formation letter "Purgatory", "most of the early Fathers of the Church speak of a cleansing fire, though we cannot tell whether this means actual or spiritual fire."
Conversely, sins of great evil are mortal sins which bring the consequence of hell if they are not addressed either through an act of perfect contrition or going to confession about them.