Examines the impact of the seven deadly sins on mankind throughout the ages. Learn how the concept originated - as a way to keep a lustful fourth-century monk from sinning again - and how the sins were pared down from eight to the seven we recognize today: gluttony, lust, greed, anger, sloth, envy, and pride. For Catholic faithful they became a guide on the path to heaven. To repeat offenders, they promised damnation in Hell and very specific, very gruesome punishments.
"In this intriguing series HISTORY examines the impact of the seven deadly sins on mankind from before the dark ages through to current times. We learn how the concept originated - as a way to keep a lustful fourth-century monk from sinning again - and how the sins were pared down from eight to the seven we recognise today: gluttony, lust, greed, anger, sloth, envy and pride. For the Catholic faithful they became a guide on the path to Heaven. To repeat offenders they promised damnation in Hell and very specific, very gruesome punishments. Gluttons for instance would be force-fed rats toads and snakes! The warnings couldn't be clearer: succumb to any of the seven deadly sins and God's judgment will be severe."
"Examines the impact of the seven deadly sins on mankind throughout the ages. Learn how the concept originated - as a way to keep a lustful fourth-century monk from sinning again - and how the sins were pared down from eight to the seven we recognize today: gluttony, lust, greed, anger, sloth, envy, and pride. For Catholic faithful they became a guide on the path to heaven. To repeat offenders, they promised damnation in Hell and very specific, very gruesome punishments."@en
"Examines the impact of the seven deadly sins on mankind throughout the ages.Learn how the concept originated - as a way to keep a lustful fourth-century monk from sinning again - and how the sins were pared down from eight to the seven we recognize today: gluttony, lust, greed, anger, sloth, envy, and pride. For Catholic faithful they became a guide on the path to heaven. To repeat offenders, they promised damnation in Hell and very specific, very gruesome punishments."
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Gluttony; Lust; Avarice; Laziness; Envy; Pride & vanity -- Religious aspects.
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