the seven deadly sins

Both you and head are correct. I was just using your terminology.

 

i think "pride" as a sin must be considered conceit. i interpret all sins to be "if you take it too far".

 

at the heart of the issue, clinton was lambasted for his sex acts. he lied, but he lied about his sex acts. he was up there because of allegations of illegal sex acts. it was about sex.

sure, he survived, but he's still ridiculed for this sex act.

 

i thought about this thread all day.

it makes me want to do a photoessay on each sin in america -- from both sides.

very, very good topic.

 

Okay, but here's the million-dollar question: Who gets to decide what "too far" is?

 

That would be a very interesting project. I'd love to see it happen.

 

i dunno. the individual i guess, but i think there's a general sense out there of sorta what's right and wrong.

since these are all character traits, society has a general hands-off approach to dictating what's good and bad. we're more concerned with actions than thoughts.

 

I think Pride is attempting to elevate yourself to Gods level. An attitude of everything comes from God and I can do nothing without Him is what He is after. God wants to work through surrendered people and thinking you are the one accomplishing anything gets in the way of that submission. Its sort if like internal idolatry...worship of self.

This is a great thread. Thanks everyone.

 

I think you should do it like a coffee table book. Albeit, a disturbing one.

Have each chapter dedicated to a certain place. Supermarkets, churches, post offices, bars, restaurants, office buildings, a private home, someone's garage, yard sales....all those things that make up the small moments in life.

 

i'm still thinking about this idea. i had wanted it to be a coffee table book.