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| − | + | In [[Christian]] tradition, the '''Seven Deadly Sins''' are considered to be the seven worst sins, which lead to damnation. They are: | |
*[[Pride]] (or Vainglory) | *[[Pride]] (or Vainglory) | ||
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*[[Envy]] | *[[Envy]] | ||
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*[[Gluttony]] | *[[Gluttony]] | ||
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*[[Lust]] | *[[Lust]] | ||
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*[[Wrath|Anger]] | *[[Wrath|Anger]] | ||
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*[[Greed|Avarice]] (or Covetousness) | *[[Greed|Avarice]] (or Covetousness) | ||
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*[[Sloth (sin)|Sloth]] (or Acedia) | *[[Sloth (sin)|Sloth]] (or Acedia) | ||
| − | + | 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. | |
== External link == | == External link == | ||
Revision as of 18:18, September 10, 2008
In Christian tradition, the Seven Deadly Sins are considered to be the seven worst sins, which lead to damnation. They are:
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.