Seven deadly sins facts for kids
The seven deadly sins are a group of bad habits or behaviors. They are part of some Christian teachings, even though they are not directly mentioned in the Bible. These sins are called "deadly" because they can lead to other bad actions. The usual list includes pride, greed, wrath (anger), envy, lust (strong desire), gluttony (eating too much), and sloth (laziness). These are often seen as the opposite of the seven heavenly virtues, which are good qualities. People often think of these sins as taking a natural feeling or desire too far. For example, gluttony is when someone eats way too much, which is an extreme version of needing to eat.
This idea of the seven deadly sins started with early Christian thinkers like Tertullian and Evagrius Ponticus. Over time, these sins have been written about in books and shown in many paintings and sculptures, especially in old Catholic churches.
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What is Gluttony?
Gluttony (from the Latin word gula) means eating or drinking too much. It's about taking in more than you need, to the point of being wasteful. The word comes from the Latin gluttire, which means to gulp down. This sin is seen as wrong because if some people eat too much, it might mean there isn't enough food for others who are hungry.
What is Greed?
Greed is a strong desire to get or have more than you need. This is especially true for material wealth, like money or possessions. Like pride, greed can lead people to do bad things. It can make someone focus so much on worldly things that they forget about what's truly important.
What is Sloth?
Sloth is more than just being lazy. It can be a lack of caring about yourself or others. This can lead to feeling bored, upset, or just not caring about anything. Physically, sloth means not wanting to move or work. It shows up as laziness and idleness.
Unlike most other deadly sins, which are about doing something wrong, sloth is about not doing what you should. It can slow down your mind, making you ignore important things. Sloth can stop people from doing good and right things, which can cause many problems.
What is Wrath?
Wrath (from the Latin word ira) is when feelings of anger, rage, or even hatred become uncontrolled. Wrath often makes someone want to get back at others.
Being angry is a normal feeling. But it becomes the sin of wrath when it's aimed at someone innocent. It is also wrath when the anger is too strong or lasts too long. Wanting to punish someone too much is also a sign of wrath. People often feel angry when they think they or someone they care about has been treated unfairly. They might feel angry when they are sure who is responsible and believe they can still change the situation.
What is Lust?
Lust is a very strong or uncontrolled desire for something. This can be a desire for money, power, or other things. In the context of the seven deadly sins, it refers to any intense longing that goes too far. It is generally thought to be the least serious of the capital sins.
What is Envy?
Envy (from the Latin word invidia) is a strong desire that is never satisfied, much like greed. It means feeling sad or upset because someone else has something you want. This could be their qualities or their possessions. Envy can come from being too proud and can make people feel distant from their friends and neighbors.
What is Pride?
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Pride is often seen as the first and worst of the seven deadly sins. Many believe it is the most evil and the source of all the other sins. Pride is the opposite of humility, which means being humble and not thinking you are better than others.
Pride has been called the "mother of all sins." It is also thought to be the devil's main trait. When pride makes someone "blind," it can cause them to do foolish things that don't make sense.
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In Spanish: Pecados capitales para niños
