Archive for January, 2011

What gems could give protection against the seven deadly sins?

Okay, I’m writing a story, but I’m a little stuck. I want my characters to seek out gems that go with the seven cardinal virtues. They are designed to fight the seven deadly sins. Humility goes against pride, chastity against lust, kindness against envy, patience against anger, dliligence against sloth, temperance agianst gluttony, and charity [...]

What is the DEADLY SIN mentioned in 1 John 5:16-17?

1 John 5:16-17 (New International Version)
16If anyone sees his brother commit a sin that does not lead to death, he should pray and God will give him life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that he should [...]

What is the DEADLY SIN mentioned in 1 John 5:16-17?

1 John 5:16-17 (New International Version)
16If anyone sees his brother commit a sin that does not lead to death, he should pray and God will give him life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that he should [...]

Is lust considered a deadly sin because most prostitutes end up getting killed?

If this is so, why are the other sins considered "deadly"?
They are considered deadly becuase most Christians still believe in a literal hell. You sin, you die.
Not that I agree.

Which deadly sin are you guilty of?

Wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy, and gluttony. What’s your poison and please explain?
The term deadly sin is not used by the Church anymore they call these sins "vices". Which are sins that lead to other sins which can lead a person into a life of sin they are Greed, Lust, Pride, Sloth, Envy, and [...]

The seven deadly sins are wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy, and gluttony,Which do you identify with?

Most?
all of them at one time or another.

Why do you think God said worshiping idols is a sin?

That would be a form of jealousy. Jealousy leads to some of the seven deadly sins such as Greed, Wrath, Envy, and others, no? Why would God be jealous? Demanding that we worship him seems greedy, no?
he is not true

Seven Deadly Sins.. Is anger and wrath still wrong when its used protecting innocent people?

Any emotion is wrong when out of balance and are allowed to manifest harmful behavior that’s against the eternal and universal principles innate within us all.

Of the seven deadly sins, which one is the worst, and why?

The 7 deadly sins -
wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy, and gluttony.
None is any worse than any other.
The seven deadly sins are a list originally used in early Christian teachings to educate and instruct followers concerning fallen man’s tendency to sin. The misconception about the list of seven “deadly” sins is that they are sins [...]

If you were to base a world on one of the 7 deadly sins. LET’S HAVE SOME FUN!?

There are 7 planets, each is symbolic of one of the 7 deadly sins
Wrath
Envy
Sloth
Gluttony
Greed
Lust
Vanity
Pick one or a few and describe how you think a planet would look based on it. You don’t have to go into great depth.
For example:
Lust– It would have a red sky during the daytime, pink leaves on trees, white grass and [...]