What is sin? Are all sins created equal? In this episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Jack Garno and Dr. David Hajduk dive deep into the Catholic Church’s teaching on sin—original sin, mortal sin, venial sin, and the consequences of sin in Christian theology. We explore what the Bible says about sin, how moral theology helps us understand grave sin, and why the sacrament of reconciliation is essential to healing.

You’ll hear insights on faith, penance, and the Church’s role in helping souls return to God. We also address the modern resistance to the idea of sin, especially regarding sexual morality, and whether the Church is "too obsessed" with sin. Can you receive communion if you're in a state of sin? Do you need a priest to be forgiven?

This conversation unpacks timeless spiritual truths and sheds light on how Christianity, religion, and Catholic Church teaching still matter deeply in today's world.

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⏰Timecode⏰

00:00 Introduction

02:13 Start of Interview

03:09 Different Types of Sin

16:06 Original Sin

20:03 Reordering Disordered Desires

27:09 Does it take formation to know what Sin is?

32:39 What Sin Will Send Me to Hell?

37:36 The Eucharist and Sin

45:52 More differences between Mortal + Venial Sin

47:47 Partial vs. Plenory Indulgences

51:19 The Need for Confession