The word ‘sin’ is derived from the Indo-European root ‘es-,’ meaning ‘to be. ’ When I discovered this etymology, I intuitively understood that for a [person] trapped in patriarchy, which is the religion of the entire planet, ‘to be’ in the fullest sense is ‘to sin'.
I mean to say, really, I am near to developing a neurosis - is there anyone around who doesn't want to study or kill me?" Floote raised a tentative hand. "Ah, yes, thank you, Floote. " "There is also Mrs Tunstell, madam," he offered hopefully, is if Ivy were some kind of consolation prize. "I notice you don't mention my fair-weather husband. " "I suspect, at this moment, madam, he probably wants to kill you. " Alexia couldn't help smiling. "Good point.