7 Deadly Sins

On March 3, 2009 · In Dharma Bum
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Also known as “Capital Vices” or “Cardinal Sins” originally used by early Christian teachings. The Roman Catholic Church also recognizes this as the ’7 Virtues’

Lust ‘Luxuria’:
Excessive desire of sexual nature.

Gluttony ‘Gula’:
Over-consumption of anything to the extreme, typically referring to food.

Greed ‘Avaritia’:
Excess in wealth.

Sloth ‘Acedia’:
Originally the sin of sadness or despair. Not enjoying the world. During Medieval times, became more a reference of laziness or indifference.

Wrath ‘Ira’:
Uncontrolled feelings of Hate & Anger.

Envy ‘Invidia’:
“Sorrow for another’s good” (Aquinas). Not appreciating one’s own good.

Pride (Vanity) ‘Superbia’:
Excessive Love of Self.

7 Holy Virtues

Chastity

Temperance

Charity

Diligence

Patience

Kindness

Humility

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How many Sins do you acquire in your life? And are you proud or ashamed of it?

I can definately identify Gluttony & Lust in my current state, and I’m not sure that I’m so ashamed of it.

 

One Response to 7 Deadly Sins

  1. anonymous says:
    March 3, 2009 at 12:43 pm

    I like to read your blog because you’re honest. I wonder why honesty is not one of the holy virtues? May be because it was difficult to aquire even for the holy men.
    I have commited all the sins atleast once in my life but blind pride and sloth have cost me the most.
    Regarding the virtues, I don’t think a happy human being can acquire all of them. If you acquire all the virtues then you risk acquiring sloth in the process.

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