Does sin against one harm all?

[clem456]

Does an offense committed against one person harm all of humanity? Why?
Likewise, does a “personal” sin harm all of humanity?
If you have resources to Catholic thought on this, please link.
Thank you.

 

[raikou]

I think so.

The reading last Wednesday was about the sin of King David, because of which all of the people suffered.

catholic.org/bible/daily_reading/?select_date=2014-02-05

Remember, too, that we have all fallen because of the sin of Adam and Eve.

Also, remember that the Church is one body. When one part ails, the entire body suffers. I think there’s a New Testament verse saying this but I can’t remember exactly where.

Edit: Oh, it’s 1 Cor 12:26. So when one member sins (and thus, suffers), the entire body suffers with him/her.