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Line 2: − *[[Vainglory]] or [[Pride]]+ − *[[Envy]]+ − *[[Anger]] (or Wrath)+ − *[[Sloth (sin)|Sloth]] (or Acedia) − *[[Greed|Avarice]] (or Covetousness) − *[[Gluttony]] − *[[Lust]] + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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In Christian tradition, the '''Seven Deadly Sins''', or more properly, the '''Seven Capital Vices''' are considered to be the seven vices with "certain fundamental reasons for moving the appetite" "which give rise to others".<ref name=specialsins>Aquinas, ''Summa Theo.'' II-I, Q. 84</ref> They are:
In Christian tradition, the '''Seven Deadly Sins''', or more properly, the '''Seven Capital Vices''' are considered to be the seven vices with "certain fundamental reasons for moving the appetite" "which give rise to others".<ref name=specialsins>Aquinas, ''Summa Theo.'' II-I, Q. 84</ref> They are:
==Sins==
===Pride===
'''[[Pride]]''' (or Vainglory) is a lofty view of one's self or one's own. Pride often manifests itself as a high opinion of one's [[nation]] (national pride), [[ethnicity]] (ethnic pride), or appearance and abilities ([[vanity]]). Pride is generally considered a negative attribute by most major world religions, but in some aspects or circumstances it may be considered a positive one (see ''[[Pride and Prejudice]]'').
===Envy===
'''[[Envy]]''' is the [[sin]] of wanting (or coveting) what other people have. This can include possessions, power, social standing, or even things that the envious person could not possibly gain for himself, such as talent or looks.
===Anger===
'''[[Anger]]''' (or Wrath) is an unpleasant [[emotion]] usually directed at someone or something perceived as having done us undeserved harm. It is not an accidental injury which outrages us as much as intentional harm, or thoughtless negligence.
===Sloth===
[[Sloth (sin)|'''Sloth''']] (or Acedia) can take the form of general laziness and reluctance to exert oneself, or a failure to do specific things that one ought to do.
===Greed===
'''[[Greed]]''' (or Covetousness, Avarice) is a desire to acquire or horde [[wealth]], possessions, or power beyond normal reason. A drive to acquire possessions and status, to a certain degree, is a part of [[human]] nature. Greed is when this desire becomes unduly strong and takes precedence over [[moral]] considerations such as concern for others.
===Gluttony===
'''[[Gluttony]]''' is the inability to resist one's appetite, which could include overeating, alcohol, drugs, or other things.
===Lust===
'''[[Lust]]''' is a purely physical attraction for an individual, that is sometimes uncontrollable and completely unreasonable.
==Description==
The sins the vices lead to are ''not'' characterized by gravity of sin (the sins can take a full range of different severities); the word deadly seems to result from a confusion of the meaning of the word "capital". A capital crime is a way of describing the worst kinds of crime, with capital meaning "top". But a capital vice (or bad habit) uses the word capital with the meaning "head" or "leader", that is, giving rise to other sins, regardless of severity.<ref name=specialsins/>
The sins the vices lead to are ''not'' characterized by gravity of sin (the sins can take a full range of different severities); the word deadly seems to result from a confusion of the meaning of the word "capital". A capital crime is a way of describing the worst kinds of crime, with capital meaning "top". But a capital vice (or bad habit) uses the word capital with the meaning "head" or "leader", that is, giving rise to other sins, regardless of severity.<ref name=specialsins/>