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|greek=Έρως, Έρωτας

|greek=Έρως, Έρωτας

|greekr=eros, erotas}}'''Eros''' is one of the four loves, which is [[Hedonism|enjoyment of sensory pleasures]], erotic or sexual love. The Greek word ''eros'' is not mentioned in the [[New Testament]]

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|Strong number=(''none'')}}'''Eros''' is one of the four loves, which is [[Hedonism|enjoyment of sensory pleasures]], erotic or sexual love. The Greek word ''eros'' is not mentioned in the [[New Testament]]

In descending order of excellence the four loves are:<br>

In descending order of excellence the four loves are:<br>

'''Agapeo''' (''ag-uh-'''pay'''-oh''): Unconditional love; the love of God in the renewed mind coming forth in outward manifestation of selfless benevolence<br>

'''[[Agape|Agapeo]]:''' (''ag-uh-'''pay'''-oh''): Unconditional love; the love of God in the renewed mind coming forth in outward manifestation of selfless benevolence<br>

'''Storge:''' Love of family; Parent/child, siblings, cousins, etc.; patriotic love of one's country and people. In a very close family, agape is felt as well<br>

'''[[Storge]]:''' Love of family; Parent/child, siblings, cousins, etc.; patriotic love of one's country and people. In a very close family, agape is felt as well<br>

'''Phileo:''' Love between friends, and in its highest nobility of loyalty it can express itself in agape<br>

'''[[Philos|Phileo]]:''' Love between friends, and in its highest nobility of loyalty it can express itself in agape<br>

'''Eros:''' The sense of being in love; romantic love; also the love of pleasant things that provide sensual enjoyment; the sensually personal physical pleasure of being dedicated to someone or to something, such as a hobby, a cause or a religion, which in extreme forms can become an [[obsession]] or [[addiction]].

'''Eros:''' The sense of being in love; romantic love; also the love of pleasant things that provide sensual enjoyment; the sensually personal physical pleasure of being dedicated to someone or to something, such as a hobby, a cause or a religion, which in extreme forms can become an [[obsession]] or [[addiction]].