Articles related to "Sins"

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?

The transmission of original sin to all men, the consequences, and how baptism is related are vital to understanding some of the most fundamental ideas in Christianity.

After 1500 years of a largely-accepted list of seven mortal sins, Archbishop Girotti announces some additions, and this time, they affect all of human society.

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.

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.

Some say sin - the failure to experience God's ideal - is endemic to humanity. Since God expects it, many believe one should just give in and go for it.

While taxes on "undesirable" items such as cigarettes and alcohol - and now, potentially soda - may seem reasonable, they also raise important questions.

Catholics confess to a priest because Jesus told them to. But why would Jesus want his followers to confess their sins to mere human beings? Why not go straight to Him?

Frank Miller's disillusion with Hollywood ran deep. But after Robert Rodriguez's panel-by-panel approach to his Sin City movie, Miller embraced similar film adaptations.

Many Christians view the pain, frustration, and death they experience in their lifetimes as a result of original sin.

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?"

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?

"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.

How can a Muslim differentiate between major and minor sins? What acts are regarded as sinful in Islam? Learn what's considered a minor or major sin in Islam.

Venial and Mortal Sin are measures of the seriousness of the fault against God.

Pride is a sin which God despises and must be overcome in a Christian's life. Here's what the Bible has to say about pride.

Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story "Young Goodman Brown" shows how sin not confronted can torment a person rob them of youth and happiness.

The speaker in John Donne's prayer/poem is supplicating for penance to atone for his sins of the flesh, which were on display in many of his earlier seduction poems.

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

Cadi Forbes has been taught that the Sin Eater takes the sins of the dead upon himself. Her quest is to find if he is able and willing to do it for the living.

For a sport and a fan base that once held itself out as the embodiment of the New England Ideal, it's scary to see the great game of baseball go to the dark side.

Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The House of Seven Gables, weaves many themes together. The end of the novel finds the divergent threads are drawn back together.

R. S. Gwynn's poem conflates the Snow White fable, the seven deadly sins, biblical allusion, and a stereotype of Catholic sensibility to dramatize an unholy marriage.

Islam teaches that vain speech and talking about others are serious sins. Muslims should be careful of what they say and avoid idle talk.

Something's cooking in the kitchen and it smells like...anger. The madness against Marcel reaches fever pitch and spoils over big time.

Innocence by Sean O'Faolain is about a young boy and his perception of sins.The author recalls his first confession and how his idea of sinning changes through the years.

The "priesthood of all believers" is the bedrock of Protestant faith and practice. What role, then, does absolution play in Protestant life?

It is a country's shame when a child is forced into work, but it is a bigger shame when a child dies because of that work and no one notices, not even the Government.

Muslims believe that all people are born into a naturally pure and sin-free state. No person inherits original sin, nor is anyone held accountable for the sins of others.

The Second Article of Faith is a concise declaration about what Mormons believe concerning the Fall of Adam and Eve. It is one of 13 points that comprise Mormon theology.

Alliance Film's Sin Nombre is a powerful, accomplished debut by writer/director Cary Joji Fukanaga. It follows illegal migrants trying to get into the US. 9/10.

Public modesty in most societies dictates that a naked body is to be ashamed of, but challenges to this status quo persist - should nudity be glorified, or vilified?

Adrienne Rich's "Living in Sin" is one of the world's best free verse poems.

In Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story "Roger Malvin's Burial," he shows how sin left unredeemed can torment a person to the brink of insanity.

Wilson Eugene Thing changed his name when he got to booming Seattle, where he and others fueled the city's growth with gambling enterprises.

In Sui Sin Far's "Wisdom of the New," Pau Lin kills her son as a result of her fear and resistance to American culture.

If we're truly sorry for our sins, why do we have to confess them to another human being?

As you plan and organize, optimize and produce, worry is always a temptation. Jesus' instructions in Matthew chapter 6 direct believers to trust Him instead.

Does suicide send a person to hell? Do people who commit suicide automatically suffer eternal damnation in hell as a result? What does the Bible say about suicide?

As present day representatives of Jesus, are Christians forgetting who he is, how he treated others and how deeply he devoted himself to those in need?

John Bunyan experienced tormenting thoughts, constant religion-related anxiety and an intense fear of sin - all of which are signs of his scrupulosity.

Tobacco, gambling, and alcohol carry taxes so why not junk food, another product that comprises health and social wellbeing?

Is it possible for a person to turn so far away from God that he or she faces the possiblity of losing their salvation? Many Christians today seem to think it's possible.

Mormons believe that repentance is the only way to obtain forgiveness for sin. Daily repentance is necessary for a true follower of God.

There is significant scriptural evidence that can be interpreted as contradicting the idea of original sin.

Rather than a brute or irrational pretense of violence and terror, Al Qaeda operates under a complex and strict set of conservative religious beliefs.

Adrienne Rich's "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers" exemplifies propaganda masquerading as a poem. As all propaganda ultimately fails as discourse, so fails this piece of doggerel.

A worthwhile exercise in confusion, Seven Pounds features solid performances from both Will Smith and Rosario Dawson, plus a completely satisfying ending.

The US government is considering a sin tax on sodas to raise money for the health care dilemma, giving consumers another reason to change their drinking habits.