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Metaphors for Sin

  • If life is a machine, then sin is a bad gear that makes the machine malfunction.
  • If life is a kingdom, then sin is a terrorist movement in the kingdom.
  • If life is a family, then sin is a feud between family members.
  • If life is a body, then sin is an untreated disease that poisons the whole system.
  • If life is a river, then sin is mercury or arsenic that pollutes it.
  • If life is a garden, then sin is the army of slugs that eat your tomatoes.
  • If life is a computer, then sin is a virus that destroys your hard drive.

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