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The [[Bible]] does not list them in this form, but they are commonly found in Medieval and [[Renaissance]] thought. Personifications or depictions of the seven sins (and their punishments in [[Hell]]) are also common in the art and literature of these periods, sometimes contrasted with the seven cardinal [[virtue]]s. | The [[Bible]] does not list them in this form, but they are commonly found in Medieval and [[Renaissance]] thought. Personifications or depictions of the seven sins (and their punishments in [[Hell]]) are also common in the art and literature of these periods, sometimes contrasted with the seven cardinal [[virtue]]s. | ||
| − | The seven sins may be categorized in three groups (see, for example, [[Dante's Purgatorio]]) | + | The seven sins may be categorized in three groups (see, for example, [[Dante's Purgatorio]]): |
| + | *Pride, envy and anger are sins resulting from excessive self-interest. | ||
| + | *Greed, gluttony and lust result from excessive desire for things outside the self. | ||
| + | *Sloth results from a deficiency of the desires that inspire us to act for good or ill. | ||
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Revision as of 15:20, January 19, 2009
In Roman Catholic tradition, the Seven Deadly Sins are considered to be the seven worst mortal sins, which lead to damnation. They are:
- Pride (or Vainglory)
- Envy
- Anger (or Wrath)
- Sloth (or Acedia)
- Avarice (or Covetousness)
- Gluttony
- Lust
The Bible does not list them in this form, but they are commonly found in Medieval and Renaissance thought. Personifications or depictions of the seven sins (and their punishments in Hell) are also common in the art and literature of these periods, sometimes contrasted with the seven cardinal virtues.
The seven sins may be categorized in three groups (see, for example, Dante's Purgatorio):
- Pride, envy and anger are sins resulting from excessive self-interest.
- Greed, gluttony and lust result from excessive desire for things outside the self.
- Sloth results from a deficiency of the desires that inspire us to act for good or ill.