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sin against

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sin against someone or something
to offend or desecrate someone or something sacred or revered. The critic said that Walter sinned against the poet when he read the poem in a sarcastic manner. I would say that Walter sinned against poetry, not just one poet.
See also: against, sin


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It would see British Muslims being branded as extremists by the Government if they meet a list of criteria, such as believing in jihad, or armed resistance; if they argue homosexuality is a sin against Allah; if they support Sharia law or if they refuse to condemn the killing of British soldiers in Iraq or Afghanistan.
But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ" (1 Corinthians 8:11-12).
Byline: By MIRROR REPORTER LEAVING the loo seat up is no longer a man's worst sin against women - preening men are infuriating partners by spending hours in the bathroom.
 
 
 
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