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They say pride is the deadliest sin. Do you agree? (Original Post) Htom Sirveaux Apr 2015 OP
Pride goeth before the fall. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #1
I vote for indifference. okasha Apr 2015 #2
It occurs to me that the inner peace so many people seem to be chasing could be achieved through Htom Sirveaux Apr 2015 #5
Indifference to suffering. NCarolinawoman Apr 2015 #3
I would describe pride as the Cardinal sin TexasProgresive Apr 2015 #4
My faith teaches that Pride is one of the greatest sins el_bryanto Apr 2015 #6
Pride is likely the greatest sin. - so many other sins No Vested Interest Apr 2015 #7
Sin is sin. jeepnstein May 2015 #8

okasha

(11,573 posts)
2. I vote for indifference.
Sat Apr 25, 2015, 10:10 PM
Apr 2015

Indifference to other living creatures, to the planet, to cruelty, to suffering, to injustice.

Htom Sirveaux

(1,242 posts)
5. It occurs to me that the inner peace so many people seem to be chasing could be achieved through
Sat Apr 25, 2015, 10:22 PM
Apr 2015

that very indifference.

NCarolinawoman

(2,825 posts)
3. Indifference to suffering.
Sat Apr 25, 2015, 10:11 PM
Apr 2015

Well defined by the story of the Good Samaritan.

In my own life , I like to consider the suffering of animals, as well as people, but I never feel like what I do is enough.

TexasProgresive

(12,158 posts)
4. I would describe pride as the Cardinal sin
Sat Apr 25, 2015, 10:12 PM
Apr 2015

That is it is the hinge that all other sins swing. Some of the old lists would agree with you that humility is the opposite of pride.
pride - humility
avarice - charity
envy - kindness
wrath - patience
lust - chastity
gluttony - temperance
sloth/acedia - diligence

el_bryanto

(11,804 posts)
6. My faith teaches that Pride is one of the greatest sins
Mon Apr 27, 2015, 11:40 AM
Apr 2015

And I pretty much go along with that; Pride is setting yourself apart from and over others around you, as well as God - it's looking at other people as objects, things to be overcome or used.

Humility is a good trait - although there are forms of humility that seem like pride in different clothes. In other words, genuine humility doesn't draw attention to itself. Along with humility, genuine gratitude also helps tear down pride - acknowledging how others help us (as well as the blessings of God) helps us see our Pride for the sham it generally is.

Bryant

No Vested Interest

(5,167 posts)
7. Pride is likely the greatest sin. - so many other sins
Mon Apr 27, 2015, 03:36 PM
Apr 2015

emanate from pride, including indifference mentioned above, sloth, lust, etc.
I believe Love is the greatest virtue; it may be called by other names as well - Charity, Kindness.

If we all just practiced simple human kindness.....

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