So Now There Are Ten Deadly Sins

[D'Snowth]

I just heard on the news that the Catholic Church has added pollution, drugs, and genetic experiments in addition to the original Seven Deadly Sins.

Okay, what's the deal?

I mean, pollution? So what, people can't drive their cars, or take the bus anymore because they'll be "sinning"? If taking drugs is a sin, then how come smoking cigarettes, cigars, marijuana, cocaine, meth, etc, and drinking alcohol aren't? Genetic experiments, I can see to a degree, but...

 

[furryredmonster]

Does the whole drug thing include prescription and OTC drugs?

And they're seriously abusing their powers, it sounds liike.

 

[D'Snowth]

Does the whole drug thing include prescription and OTC drugs?

They specified "mind-damaging" drugs, and I know that a lot of prescription drugs have that whole "becoming dependant" worry about them, so I don't know if that falls in the "mind-damaging" category.

Not only that, but I've noticed there's been a lot of PSAs lately about abusing prescription drugs, which I'm guessing is what made the Church decide to add drugs to the list of Deadly Sins.

I hate to admit it, but for once, I think the Church is getting a little too carried away in consider what are "sins".

 

[Drtooth]

Does the whole drug thing include prescription and OTC drugs?

Not if the Pharmaceutical companies pay off the Vatican. Wocka Wocka Wocka!


But seriously, the whole concept of the 7 Deadlies is rediculous. it's human nature to have at least one of them. if not, you're a 1 dimensional, emotionless robot. Or Ned Fladners.

 

[MartyMuppets]

All I can say is that they seem to be taking things to extremes.
While it does have a certain ring of truth that cars and other motor vehicles do contribute to air pollution I don't imagine that it would count as a major sin in my view to travel places on the road in them.
The issue of smoking is controversial but it's not ultimately what I would call a "deadly" sin. It certainly doesn't do good to your body but other drugs are far worse in immediate damage than standard cigarettes and cigars.
Genetic Experiments I don't really know much about but I suppose they are wrong.
But on the whole I think the 7 Deadly Sins that are already recognized sum up all true evil deeds and attitudes adequately enough.

 

[CensoredAlso]

I don't see why pollution and drug abuse shouldn't be considered sins to a certain degree. There's nothing good about destroying the world or destroying your life (and the lives of others) with destructive behavior. We let too many things go in our culture. You can't always do whatever you want, especially not if it hurts someone.

And we could all try walking, bike riding or even buying a Hybrid car. There's no excuse anymore for our dependence on oil and gasoline.

 

[D'Snowth]

I don't see why pollution and drug abuse shouldn't be considered sins to a certain degree. There's nothing good about destroying the world or destroying your life (and the lives of others) with destructive behavior. We let too many things go in our culture. You can't always do whatever you want, especially not if it hurts someone.

Pollution, come on! Sure it destroys it the environment, but is that an excuse to decide that it's a "deadly sin"? And I while I agree that abusing drugs should be considered a "deadly sin", I'm also saying if that's the case, then how come excessive drinking and smoking aren't considered "deadly sins" as well?

 

[D'Snowth]

And we could all try walking, bike riding or even buying a Hybrid car. There's no excuse anymore for our dependence on oil and gasoline.

1. Yes, but the problem is sometimes people have to COMMUTE, and walking would probably take too long.
2. Bike riding is an alternative, but again, for people who have to COMMUTE, it would take too long.
3. Hybrid cars cost more than regular cars, and people can barely afford regular cars already what with decreasing wages, and increasing prices.

 

[CensoredAlso]

Pollution, come on! Sure it destroys it the environment, but is that an excuse to decide that it's a "deadly sin"? And I while I agree that abusing drugs should be considered a "deadly sin", I'm also saying if that's the case, then how come excessive drinking and smoking aren't considered "deadly sins" as well?

I really don't care what label an organization choses to put on it or not, pollution is an evil thing. I don't have to call it deadly or otherwise to think that.

As far as drinking, the Church's position has been that drinking is fine, but not the abuse of drinking. Which I think is realistic. I do think the Church should take a stronger stance on smoking though.

And just for the record, I hope we can all try and be respectful in this thread. Not saying anyone hasn't been, but it should be said.

 

[dwayne1115]

To be honest with you i think that it should not be up to a church what a sin is. It should be up to God what sins our, I mean it was his son that was sent to pay for our sins. Not the church, and i hope that didn't make anyone mad.
Also if you look all through the New Testemant there are lists of sins. One list right off the top of my head is in the book of Romans chapter 1 The greatest sin however is deying the Lord as God. What that means is if you keep rejecting and rejecting God he will one day sadly reject you.

If you talk to people they want to think our God is a God of love so he wont be mad if I sin but sadly that is not the case. If I had my Bible handy i would share verses with you all. I didn't mean to start preaching, but old habits die hard.