In the previous posts we examined the root sin of pride and then the sins of vainglory, anger, and sloth. The next three deadly sins—greed or avarice, gluttony, and lust—represent a shift in perspective. Traditionally … AvariceRead more
Sloth
While most would recognize the deadly nature of the sins of pride, vainglory, envy, and anger, sloth does not seem to be that bad. It’s not good to be lazy, but does it really rate … SlothRead more
Anger
Anger is universally recognized as an extremely dangerous emotion. Two thousand years ago the Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger lamented, “No plague has cost the human race so dear” (“On Anger,” 1.2). The Jewish psychiatrist … AngerRead more
Envy: The Thoroughly Nasty Sin
Henry Fairlie wrote, “Envy is the one Deadly Sin to which no one readily confesses.”[1] Why is this so? Pride is the root of all sins, and yet it can have a positive meaning and … Envy: The Thoroughly Nasty SinRead more
Vainglory: Pride’s Pitiful Little Sister
In the previous essay vainglory[1] was described as pride’s pitiful little sister, both to stress its likeness to pride and its difference from pride. At its worse, pride despises others and does not care … Vainglory: Pride’s Pitiful Little SisterRead more
