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What is lust, exactly? Is attraction the same as lust? Why is lust a deadly sin? Is the Church, just.... well...prudish?

What exactly is gluttony? Why is is a deadly sin? Did gluttony go out with the fall of the Roman empire, or is it still around today?

Sensationalized in the 2001 movie "Seven," the seven deadly sins are more than just fodder for the thriller movie industry; they're an institution of the Catholic Church.

Envy is resenting others for what they've accomplished and what they have. It's a way to justify hate, which earns it a place among the Deadly Seven.

"He who dies with the most stuff wins" is the battle cry of the greedy. In today's consumer society, this Deadly Sin is one that affects almost everyone.

Religious educator tips for teaching children to resist temptation

You've heard the expression: "Pride goeth before the fall;" but are all forms of pride dangerous? And what kind of fall are we talking about? Why is pride a "Deadly Sin?"

If someone slapped you, you'd feel pain, and at the same time probably anger, too. Is this justified anger, or is all anger a "deadly" sin? Is anger ever okay?

Most people wouldn't think of neglecting to feed their body every day, yet these people starve their souls. Starving the soul is called sloth: the fifth Deadly Sin.