Guilt Trip

So since salvation is free, you believe its ok to sin? 

The question "So since salvation is free, you believe it's okay to sin?" contains several logical issues that need addressing:

1. **Straw Man Fallacy**: The question frames the idea of free salvation in a way that oversimplifies and distorts the opposing argument. Believing that salvation is free does not intrinsically mean that one thinks it's okay to sin. Most theological frameworks that include the concept of free salvation also include guidelines for moral behavior and repentance.

2. **False Dichotomy**: The question implies a binary choice—either salvation is free and sin is acceptable, or it's not free, with no other options considered. In reality, many theological perspectives would argue that while salvation may be free, it comes with expectations for ethical behavior and personal growth.

3. **Begging the Question**: The question assumes a premise that needs to be proven—namely, that believing in free salvation equates to believing it is okay to sin. This presumption leads to a circular argument without addressing the underlying assumptions and beliefs.

4. **Loaded Question**: It is asking a question that contains a controversial or unjustified assumption. The underlying assumption is that anyone who believes in free salvation also believes it is okay to sin, which may not be true.

5. **Moralistic Fallacy**: The question imposes a moral judgment on the concept of free salvation by implying that it promotes sinful behavior, without considering the broader context in which free salvation might be believed and practiced.

6. **Appeal to Consequences**: The question hints at the negative consequences (moral decay, sin) of believing in free salvation, which is an attempt to discredit the belief based on the consequences rather than on logical grounds.

To construct a more reasonable question, one could ask: "How do you reconcile the belief in free salvation with the need to live a moral life?" This phrasing avoids logical fallacies and opens the door for a more nuanced discussion.

I would need to know the definitions of the key terms "salvation" and "sin" before analysis. Otherwise I would be simply assuming definitions and we would be talking past each other.