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The theologian considers sin mainly as an offence against God the moral philosopher as contrary to reasonableness.

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Thomas Aquinas
Age: 49 †
Born: 1225
Born: February 1
Died: 1274
Died: March 14
Dominican Friar
Philosopher
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Roman Catholic Priest
Theologian
Saint Thomas Aquinas
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Tommaso d'Aquino
Thomas of Aquino
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