Brad & Heather Respond:

This really is a clearer topic than has been described.

"Sin" Is a Biblical Term

1. "Sin" is strictly a biblical term. There is no secular version of it. It is just missing the point to make Biblical arguments without using the Bible. Sin is not about right or wrong, it is about Sin.
   
   
2. If you do not believe in the Bible, then you need not worry about "Sin" (at least you don't think you have to worry).
   
   
3. Assuming you believe in the Bible, sins are described as falling short of God's demands. There is no interpretation or thinking to it. Yes, pre-marital sex is a sin. You don't ask people if something is a sin. No one down here is an authority on it. We would redirect you to the original document.
   
   
4. We all are sinners. Every pastor you've ever met is a sinner as well. Pope included. It's in our nature.
   
   
5. Christians are forgiven of their sins. Everyone else has yet to ask for forgiveness. (We would encourage everyone to ask for it. Doesn't cost anything.)

Looking for Validation

You are trying to get people to validate you. Being brought up in a Christian home, you know that they won't be around when you have to account for your actions. You know what sins are; don't try to find comfort in "everybody says it's OK".

If anyone finds discomfort in this argument, it's not our argument. We didn't write the book; we just read it – but we'll be happy to discuss it further.

– Brad & Heather