THE DOCTRINE OF SIN AND ITS SOCIOPOLITICAL IMPLICATIONS IN CONTEMPORARY CIVILIZATIONS

Abstract

This article explores the theological concept of sin and how its interpretation has influenced sociopolitical structures in contemporary civilizations. Rooted in religious and moral frameworks, the doctrine of sin transcends individual morality and extends to collective ethics, governance, law, and public policy. By analyzing historical and modern theological perspectives, this study highlights how varying understandings of sin shape social norms, legal codes, and political ideologies. The paper also evaluates how the manipulation of sin narratives has legitimized state power, controlled dissent, and framed civil rights debates in pluralistic societies.