("being, true", implying a verdict of "truly guilty" against an accusation or charge), from *h1es- ("to be"); compare Old English soþ ("true"; see sooth).

Buddhism

There are a few differing Buddhist views on sin. American Zen author Brad Warner states that in Buddhism there is no concept of sin at all. The Buddha Dharma Education Association also expressly states "The idea of sin or original sin has no place in Buddhism."

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