Ellenita Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 From The Guardian (13/1/04): An Oxford University publishing project has re-evaluated the Seven Deadly Sins and found them to be largely obsolete. Philosopher Simon Blackburn argues that Lust in particular has been given a bad name, and should be "reclaimed for humanity". The notion that the Seven Deadly Sins, first introduced in the 6th century, are incompatible with modern life is hardly shocking. Not even one of them is against the law any more. A few, such as Gluttony, Envy and Avarice, are vital components of a health retail sector. New sins which reflect current morality are needed urgently. Do you think they are 'largely obsolete'? Does sin change?
foundsheep Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Just because they are not against the law should not make them obsolete. The Key words are "Deadly Sins" not Laws.
Guest Legion Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Sin never changeth, just like my GOD. sorry I'm selfish
phatcatholic Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 lust should be "reclaimed for humanity"? give me a break.....if you approach these sins from a modernist, secularist, relativistic standpoint then of course they don't apply. but approach them from a theological standpoint--wether u believe in moral absolutes or not--and i think u'll find that they are just as deadly as they have always been. i think humanity has claimed enough lust already! i personally would like to be rid of it (not as one of the deadly sins, but as something that negatively effects my life). but, oh, how it continues to creep back in..... pax christi, phatcatholic
Dave Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 I can respond to that Oxford University claim in 4 words -- THERE'S NO NEW MORALITY!
mulls Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 (edited) ha. humanity can claim lust and whatever else it wants. Christ can claim my soul. Edited January 14, 2004 by mulls
IXpenguin21 Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 A few, such as Gluttony, Envy and Avarice, are vital components of a health retail sector. New sins which reflect current morality are needed urgently. yeah... thats good... w/o gluttony, no one would eat? am i reading that right? cause that's how it sounds to me... and that's just silly! HAha!!! (everyone laugh with me) new sins come, but they always return to the basic old teaching... example: 1004ad- Lust probably was thought to be something that could arise from an exposed knee from a woman. 2004ad- Lust is something that can arise from surfing the web. there is no need for a "new sin" because we're used to what was considered scandalous then when the basic reasoning behind it still stands
IXpenguin21 Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 I can respond to that Oxford University claim in 4 words -- THERE'S NO NEW MORALITY! fttht! that oxford thinks it's so cool! :gradtalk: you tell 'em dave! :thumb:
Kilroy the Ninja Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 ah, secular humanism at it's finest! :rolleyes:
Ellenita Posted January 14, 2004 Author Posted January 14, 2004 :o Ooops, it should read 'a few .....are vital components of a HEALTHY retail sector.' Sorry! Hmmm, I suspect my concern that 'retail therapy' might be a deadly sin made me unconsiously type the word health instead!!! :lol:
Ellenita Posted January 14, 2004 Author Posted January 14, 2004 There is no new morality. Absolutely! However does that mean that all sin can be defined within the seven deadly sins and there are no new ones?
phatcatholic Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 (edited) Absolutely! However does that mean that all sin can be defined within the seven deadly sins and there are no new ones? i beleive that is the case. afterall, is this not why the 7 were listed in the first place? it has always been my understanding that these are the 7 from wence all other sins derive--which is what makes them deadly. at any rate, pride is the deadliest (and so always listed first) and the root of all sin. i also like how the catechism groups all sins under the ten commandments. there is depth and underlying meaning to each commandment far beyond what many may imagine. very intriguing..... Edited January 15, 2004 by phatcatholic
Spiritual_Arsonist Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 Oh yeah, I forgot, since the world is in a state of moral decay, the body of Christ must follow too. Now I have a new reason to eat cookies without feeling guilty.
God Conquers Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 I'd LOVE to see the NEW 7 deadly sins according to our society: Humility Poverty Charity Chastity Temperence Intolerance Piety
Kilroy the Ninja Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 That is so true God Conquers. It's almost poetic.
MrsFrozen Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 I'd LOVE to see the NEW 7 deadly sins according to our society: Humility Poverty Charity Chastity Temperence Intolerance Piety Too true. And very sad. I can't believe these people actually thought that we're the ones to decide what sin is! That we can just change the deadly sins! How stupid! :getaclue:
God Conquers Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 There was a hilarious incident that I heard about recently along the same lines. A group of French chefs went to Rome to ask the pope to formally repeal the sin of gluttony!
Anna Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 God Conquers---So True!!! Now, we must get to work on revising those antiquated Ten Commandments! Pax Christi. <><
Kilroy the Ninja Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 oh, oh I've got a new commandment... Thou shalt not wear white after Labor Day....unless thou really wants to.
Ellenita Posted January 16, 2004 Author Posted January 16, 2004 Thou shalt not wear white after Labor Day Now see, I don't understand this commandment.... there's no context...which means of course I shall have to interpret it myself ... ...having reflected for a while ( :rolling: ) I've come to an understanding that wearing the colour white is now banned Any other like minded people out there.......?
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now