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St. Thomas Aquinas discuss sloth in the Summa Theologiae, here is his opening remark under "Is sloth a sin?":
I answer that, Sloth, according to Damascene (De Fide Orth. ii, 14) is an oppressive sorrow, which, to wit, so weighs upon man's mind, that he wants to do nothing; thus acid things are also cold. Hence sloth implies a certain weariness of work, as appears from a gloss on Psalm 106:18, "Their soul abhorred all manner of meat," and from the definition of some who say that sloth is a "sluggishness of the mind which neglects to begin good."
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Which mammal's name is also one of the seven deadly sins?
The sins are: "Lust", "Gluttony", "Greed", "Sloth", "Wrath", "Envy", and "Pride Sloth is the name of a mammal as well
What are the other deadly sins besides envy?
There are seven deadly sins, or capital sins, which are deadly because they all can drive one to his or her own doom. These sins are: Sloth, Envy, Wrath, Gluttony, Greed, Pride, and Lust.
What animal has the same name as one of the seven sins?
Sloth was the animal that was named after the sin. And a group of lions make up the deadly sin of pride. == == == ==
Is lust really one of the seven deadly sins?
The usual list is# Pride # Covetousness # Lust # Anger # Gluttony # Envy # Sloth
What are the seven deadly sins and which one do you think best describes you?
The seven deadly sins are pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony, and sloth. Each sin represents a different type of moral failing. It is important to recognize and address these tendencies in ourselves to strive for personal growth and moral integrity.
Where does the expression committing the cardinal sin come from?
In the Roman Catholic Church there are seven cardinal sins, or seven deadly sins, that contrast the seven cardinal virtues. When someone uses the expression committing the cardinal sin, they are talking about the ultimate sin of Pride.
Is lying one of the 7 deadly sins?
Lying itself is not explicitly listed as one of the seven deadly sins in Christian doctrine; those sins include pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth. However, lying can be considered a manifestation of several of these sins, particularly pride and deceit. It is often viewed as morally wrong and harmful, leading to a breakdown of trust and integrity in relationships. Thus, while not one of the seven deadly sins, lying is generally regarded as a serious ethical violation in many religious and moral frameworks.
Is greed good?
apparently not, it is one of the seven deadly sins!
A sentence for Envy?
Envy is one of the seven deadly sins.
Which of the following is not one of the seven deadly sins A hubristic pride B greed C lust D malicious envy E ignorance in being uneducated F gluttony G wrath H sloth or laziness?
The 7 deadly sins are hubristic pride, greed, lust, malicious envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth or laziness. Being uneducated or ignorant is not a sin, but it is an impediment.
What role does anger play in the concept of the seven deadly sins?
Anger is one of the seven deadly sins, also known as wrath. It is considered a destructive emotion that can lead to harmful actions and behaviors. In the concept of the seven deadly sins, anger is seen as a vice that can lead to other sins and moral failings.
What are the main seven capital sins?
Ah, the seven capital sins, also known as the seven deadly sins. These are pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony, and sloth. Remember, we all have our struggles, but it's important to be kind to ourselves and others as we work on growing and improving.
