According to Eastern Orthodoxy why did we inherit the sin of Adam and Eve?
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The sin is a damage we do to ourselves. Adam and Eve damaged themselves and we inherited this sin, like child inherits damage if his mother smokes or drinks alcohol during pregnancy.
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