Are there degrees of sin

Answer 1

only in our eyes we see some sin to be worst than others due to society and how we were brought up but in the eyes of God all sin is sin. even if you only sin in your heart or mind it is sin.

The Church's understanding of sanctifying grace has led theologians to discern two degrees of sin, that being venial and mortal sin.

Venial sin is a slight offense against the law of God in matters of less importance, or in matters of great importance it is an offense committed without sufficient reflection or full consent of the will. Venial sin weakens the individual but it does not deprive him of spiritual life.

Mortal sin is a grievous offense against the law of God. This sin is called mortal because it deprives of spiritual life and brings everlasting death and damnation on the soul.

Both types of sin are, of course, to be avoided. The discernment has been made because often man's will does not always fully consent, or people sin out of weakness, or in justice the seriousness of sin is affected by circumstances, the people involved, objects involved, etc.