Humanity and Sin: An Evolving Understanding

Jory Mertens
4 min readDec 28, 2023
Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery, by Jory Mertens. www.artbyjory.com

Throughout my life, the concept of sin has been a recurring theme, evolving alongside my Christological reflections. Growing up with conservative doctrines, sin was presented to me as a pervasive force that tainted the human condition. However, as my understanding of Christianity deepened and matured, I found my perspective on sin shifting from a legalistic standpoint to one influenced by the love and inclusivity…

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Jory Mertens

Jory is a Postulant for Deacon in the Diocese of West Missouri. He graduated from Ozark Christian College with a degree in Christian Ministry & Social Justice