The idea of orginal sin came from when Adam and Eve were put on earth by God. God forbid them to eat the fruit off of one tree. Adam was tempted by a searpent and his curiosity got him to eat the fruit, hence, the original sin. In western christianity it is believed that if one sins, if not atoned, will be passed down to his/her children or to those he/she is close to, and cannot be forgiven until he/she asks for forgiveness from The Lord. While in the Eastern Orthodox it is believed that sin is the fault of only that person and it is their responsibility to atone for and affects only them, and the people close to, or around him cannot be held accountable for his sinning.
For a shorter explination, sin is not passed down or to another person, it can only be brought on by yourself and is your responsibility to atone for it.
Dr. Alexander Roman - http://www.unicorne.org/orthodoxy/articles/alex_roman/originalsin.htm
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