tukehdumisensyntiä

Tukehdumisensyntiä is a Finnish term that translates roughly to "suffocation sin" or "sin of choking." It refers to a theological concept within some Christian traditions, particularly those with a pietistic or revivalist bent, concerning the idea that one can commit a spiritual sin by not actively proclaiming or sharing their faith. The underlying belief is that if an individual has experienced a profound spiritual awakening or received divine inspiration, but fails to convey this message or witness to others, they are in essence "suffocating" the gift of God within themselves and hindering its potential spread.

This concept emphasizes the active duty of believers to evangelize and evangelize, viewing silence or inaction not merely as a missed opportunity but as a transgression. It suggests a responsibility to actively participate in the propagation of religious belief, and that neglecting this duty can have spiritual consequences. The idea is rooted in the understanding of faith as a dynamic force that must be shared, rather than a private, passive experience. While not a universally recognized doctrine across all Christian denominations, it represents a particular emphasis on evangelistic zeal within certain segments of Finnish Christianity.