Unforgivable Sin

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I’m sure this has been addressed at some previous time–if so, is someone can direct me to the thread I would appreciate it.

Scripture (Matthew 12:31,32; Mark 3:29; Luke 12:10) says that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is an unforgivable sin. I have given some thought to what that might include, but I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on this.
 
Hi MaryAgnes, 👋

According to the Bible, those who believed Jesus’ miracles to be the work of Satan and not God (HS) were blaspheming against the Holy Spirit.
Irenaeus in Book 1 , chapter 10 of ‘Against Heresies’ wrote a little about this subject. You can find the section in the link below.

ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01.ix.ii.xi.html?highlight=Blasphemy,Holy,Spirit#highlight

There are probably others, but I hope this helps a little.

Peace and love to you and your loved ones.
 
When the Holy Spirit does something, it’s not to be attributed to Satan or demons.
 
What of the atheist who, in his/her ignorant years, attributes Divine works to evil but later repents? Is there actually no forgiveness for this, no absolution, no confession?
 
Mike O:
What of the atheist who, in his/her ignorant years, attributes Divine works to evil but later repents? Is there actually no forgiveness for this, no absolution, no confession?
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Anyone who repents will be forgiven, whatever the sin. I think the problem here is that one who attributes Divine works to evil is unlikely to repent. Having rejected the Divine he is facing the wrong way to learn of repentance.

Thus the unforgivable sin is more usually interpreted as final impenitence - steadfast refusal to seek forgiveness.

Of late I wonder/worry about those who attribute VII to evil influence and refuse its teachings. This looks as though it might qualify. Would anything short of a lightening bolt - a la Paul - persuade them to reexamine their position? Prayer is needed.
 
Joe Kelley:
Anyone who repents will be forgiven, whatever the sin. I think the problem here is that one who attributes Divine works to evil is unlikely to repent. Having rejected the Divine he is facing the wrong way to learn of repentance.

**Thus the unforgivable sin is more usually interpreted as final impenitence - steadfast refusal to seek forgiveness. **
Of late I wonder/worry about those who attribute VII to evil influence and refuse its teachings. This looks as though it might qualify. Would anything short of a lightening bolt - a la Paul - persuade them to reexamine their position? Prayer is needed.
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That’s my understanding too.
 
I recall that John Paul II explained the Sin vs. the Holy Spirit in his encyclical on the Holy Spirit, Dominum et vivificantem…
 
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