Humans are the highest creatures here on earth and have godlike characteristics within them but the human right to free will is bound to test those characteristics. ... When followers turn away from God and act in disobedience from his word that is called "sin". Christianity's notion of "original sin" teaches that man is bent on sin and has inherited this through Adam and Eve. ... An Islamic life is one of tests and if Allah and if his guidance has been rejected in any way, it is a sin. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

He did the opposite of what he announced because he forgave those who sinned and in other cases he took it upon himself to show his people how merciful he truly was. ... He did this by showing mercy and forgave them for the sins that they had committed. ... God had shown mercy, not because he regretted his decision to have Isaac sacrificed in the first place, but rather because he tested Abraham to see how faithful he was to his Lord. ... God's forgiveness in this situation was shown in great measure, considering Cain had committed the sin of murder, which is one of the greatest sins ...

• Word Count: 1630
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• Grade Level: High School

The Hebrew people were (and still are) known as God's "Chosen People," held responsible for maintaining a standard of moral behavior, sacrificing to God for forgiveness of sin, and loving and trusting Him above all else. ... Abraham was a loyal follower and listener to the Lord and obeyed him regardless of how long the lord tested his faith. ...

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