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8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Sloth

The deadly sin of sloth is evident in literature, revealing its spiritual peril through characters consumed by apathy, indifference, and wasted potential.
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8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Lust

Beyond the 21st century, both ancient and modern literature gives examples of the lust in literature with consequences that are still possible today.
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8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Anger

The Catechism defines the sin of anger as a desire for revenge. Here we disect three examples of anger and its repercussions in literature.
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8 Deadly Sins in Literature: The Sin of Pride

The deadly sin of Pride is known as the first sin, however, literature tells of more of the dimensions sin of pride. Here are three examples.
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8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Envy

The sin of envy usually comes from the belief that you have been treated unfairly. Literature shows readers how envy can grow and consume its victims.
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8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Gluttony

The deadly sin of gluttony, is an excess intake of food, alcohol, or drugs, preventing one from reaching higher levels of meaning and purpose.
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8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Greed

In the 8 Deadly Sins, the sin of greed is the excessive desire for material possessions/wealth but what are some literary examples?
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8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Vanity

In many lists of the 8 deadly sins, vanity is included in pride. However, some scholars kept it separate. Here are some examples of vanity in literature.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.5 min read

A Brave New Love: Aldous Huxley, C.S. Lewis and St. Valentine

Aldous Huxley, C.S. Lewis, and St. Valentine have many lessons on love in their works and lives. Discover them here!
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Lauren Woodrell11 min read

Christian Themes in Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a Christmas classic—but is it secular or biblical? From the ghost to the names, we may just find the answer.
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Lauren Woodrell12 min read

Five Catholic Poets and Their Poems to Inspire You

Poetry connects us to each other and can lead us to a deeper relationship with God. Here are some Catholic poets that exemplify the power of poetry.
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John Clark6 min read

The Trilemma Of C.S. Lewis, Part Five: Jesus Is God

As John Clark wraps up his series on the 'Trilema of C.S. Lewis,' he discusses his application of apologetics to the claim that Jesus is God.
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