Quote by Solomon Schimmel, The Seven Dead

Vices are character traits. Sins are specific acts of commission or omission. Once Judaism and Christianity adopted the concepts of vice and virtue from the Greek and Roman moralists, vices were often called sins and sins vices. The seven deadly

Vices are character traits. Sins are specific acts of commis

Summary

sins, also known as the cardinal sins, refer to specific immoral actions. In contrast, vices represent broader character flaws or negative traits embodied by an individual. This quote highlights the interchangeability of the terms "sins" and "vices" in the historical context of Judaism and Christianity, where they were often used synonymously. It suggests that the adoption of moral concepts from Greek and Roman philosophers influenced the terminology, causing sins to be regarded as vices and vices to be labeled as sins.

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By Solomon Schimmel, The Seven Dead

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