Sin has always been an ugly word, but it has been made so in a new sense over the last half-century. It has been made not only ugly but pass?. People are no longer sinful, they are only immature or underprivileged or frightened or, more particularly, sick.

Summary

This quote highlights the shifting perception of sin over the past 50 years. While sin was traditionally seen as an ugly word, the understanding of sin has now been expanded to encompass various factors that overshadow personal responsibility. The quote suggests that society has become more inclined to label individuals' immoral actions as a result of immaturity, lack of privilege, fear, or illness, rather than holding them accountable for their actions. This transformation diminishes the concept of personal sin and shifts the focus towards external circumstances as the primary drivers of wrongdoing.

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