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Different groups have different moral codes. If you're a highly respected, professional burglar then not taking something so good could be considered professio
by msandford 12y ago
Different groups have different moral codes. If you're a highly respected, professional burglar then not taking something so good could be considered professional misconduct.
The origin of the word "sin" as most people use it today is a word from archery. It means hitting the target but missing the center. Pretty apt for a renowned burglar to not take something which is highly valuable and very portable on a robbery.
- dghf 12y ago> The origin of the word "sin" as most people use it today is a word from archery. It means hitting the target but missing the center. This page (which gives the OED as a source) says that's true of the Greek hamartia (often translated as "sin") but not of the English word itself: http://www.wordorigins.org/index.php/site/comments/trespass_sin_debt/ http://www.wordorigins.org/index.php/site/comments/trespass_...