'The Bible and several other self-help or enlightenment books cite the Seven Deadly Sins. They are: pride, greed, lust, envy, wrath, sloth, and gluttony. That pretty much covers everything that we do, that is sinful... or fun for that matter.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Traditional sins encompass most human actions whether seen as bad or enjoyable.
- In plain terms
- The seven sins cover all our bad or fun actions.
- What can you take from it?
- Human nature aligns closely with traditional moral frameworks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do these sins cover all behavior?
- How do we define sin?
Another view
The statement oversimplifies complex ethical and behavioral concepts.
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