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Seven deadly sins

The seven deadly sins (also known as the capital vices or cardinal sins) function as a grouping of major vices within the teachings of Christianity. They are not explicitly listed in the Bible but developed within early Christian theological tradition, drawing on various biblical passages. In the standard list, the seven deadly sins according to the…

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related to Further reading · 91
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Seven deadly sins → According, Catholic, Hell, Henry Edward Manning, In, Lutheran, Martin Chemnitz, Pope Gregory, The Lutheran
related to Pride · 8
Seven deadly sins → Ancient Greek, God, God's, Lewis, Lucifer, Mere Christianity, Pride, Unchastity
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Billy Graham have explicated itinstance ofmodern evangelists0.80text
Thomas Aquinas took a more expansive view of gluttonyinstance ofOne reason for condemning gluttony is that gorging by prosperous people may leave needy people hungry.Medieval theologians0.80text
arguing that it could also include an obsessive anticipation of mealsinstance ofOne reason for condemning gluttony is that gorging by prosperous people may leave needy people hungry.Medieval theologians0.80text
as well as overindulgence in delicaciesinstance ofOne reason for condemning gluttony is that gorging by prosperous people may leave needy people hungry.Medieval theologians0.80text
costly foodsinstance ofOne reason for condemning gluttony is that gorging by prosperous people may leave needy people hungry.Medieval theologians0.80text
greedinstance ofEnvyEnvy is characterized by an insatiable desire0.80text
lustinstance ofEnvyEnvy is characterized by an insatiable desire0.80text
restlessnessinstance ofwhich was a progenitor for lesser sins0.80text
instability.Acedia is currently defined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church as spiritual slothinstance ofwhich was a progenitor for lesser sins0.80text

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