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[–] ZILtoid1991@lemmy.world 28 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Note that the seven deadly sin isn't present in the bible, and is a later addition.

[–] Belgdore@lemm.ee 7 points 1 month ago

Yep. The whole idea of seven deadly vices and seven heavenly virtues is a Christianization of the Ancient Greek ideas of virtues and vices. There really isn’t a direct connection to the Bible.