Examples of sinful in a Sentence

It is sinful to steal. chastised by his minister for his sinful behavior

Recent Examples on the Web Historically, Islamic scholars have viewed homosexuality as sinful and many still continue to believe that. — Rasha Ali, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2022 The idea that America is a uniquely awful, sinful country is every bit as navel-gazing, self-centered, and harmful to the national polity as the conception of the United States as a uniquely good—or even Godly—nation. — Parker Richards, The New Republic, 17 Mar. 2022 But simply holding a religious belief that views homosexuality or transgender identity as sinful does not automatically land a church or an organization on the SPLC’s list of hate groups. — NBC News, 23 Mar. 2022 Along with his many admirers, Massingale has some vehement critics, such as the conservative Catholic news outlet Church Militant, which depicts his LGBTQ advocacy as sinful. — NBC News, 14 Feb. 2022 The ashes, in other words, are a reminder that his triumphant arrival to great acclaim swiftly became his crucifixion, thanks to our sinful nature. — Alexandra Desanctis, National Review, 2 Mar. 2022 Having originally condemned romantic exclusivity as sinful, over time more of them nevertheless wanted it. — Stewart Davenport, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2022 Along with his many admirers, Massingale has some vehement critics, such as the conservative Catholic news outlet Church Militant, which depicts his LGBTQ advocacy as sinful. — NBC News, 14 Feb. 2022 Along with his many admirers, Massingale has some vehement critics, such as the conservative Catholic news outlet Church Militant, which depicts his LGBTQ advocacy as sinful. — Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, chicagotribune.com, 13 Feb. 2022 See More

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