--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: S is for sins. What is a sin? At…" description: "\"“S is for sins. What is a sin? At Catechism, she was taught to repeat, 'Sin is an offence against reason, truth and right conscience.' But she could no..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/417/chika-unigwe-33062_sinner_s-is-for-sins-what-is-a-sin-at-catechism_2286609.jpg" --- # S is for sins. What is a sin? At Catechism, she was taught… ![“S is for sins. What is a sin? At Catechism, she was taught to repeat, 'Sin is an offence against reason, truth and right conscience.' But she could not tell what sins she was supposed to be atoning for. What were her mother's sins? Mma swallowed all the words she wanted to say and started eating…” quote by Chika Unigwe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/417/chika-unigwe-33062_sinner_s-is-for-sins-what-is-a-sin-at-catechism_2286609.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/417/chika-unigwe-33062_sinner_s-is-for-sins-what-is-a-sin-at-catechism_2286609.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/417/chika-unigwe-33062_sinner_s-is-for-sins-what-is-a-sin-at-catechism_2286609.jpg) > ““S is for sins. What is a sin? At Catechism, she was taught to repeat, 'Sin is an offence against reason, truth and right conscience.' But she could not tell what sins she was supposed to be atoning for. What were her mother's sins? Mma swallowed all the words she wanted to say and started eating the food she no longer tasted.”” [Chika Unigwe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/chika-unigwe/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A child struggles to understand moral concepts taught by authority, feeling confused about personal responsibility and familial guilt. **In simple terms:** A child is confused about sin and her mother’s guilt. Key Takeaway Seek clarity on personal values and ask questions. Themes morality family confusion Mood conflicted thoughtful Type literary reflective When to use this quote - education - parent‑child dialogue - self‑reflection Key Concepts religious doctrine guilt identity Questions to Reflect On - How do we teach complex ethics to children? - What role does family history play in personal guilt? A Different Perspective Understanding abstract morals requires concrete examples and guidance. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Sins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/sins/) [Truth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/truth/) ## Related quotes > [“Sure I got sins. Ever'body got sins. A sin is somepin you ain't sure about. 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