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Pints With Aquinas
The Eight EVIL Thoughts Episode Zero! | Mother Natalia
May 27, 2024
Mother Natalia introduces a series on the 8 evil thoughts as listed by Evagrius, discussing the origins and evolution of these thoughts. They explore the nature of sin and evil, the destructive power of self-love, and the importance of virtue and self-love through prayer.
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- The Eight Evil Thoughts are precursors to the Seven Deadly Sins, evolving over time through interpretations by church fathers and scholars.
- Sinful passions are viewed as deviations from human nature by church fathers, signifying a departure from God's intended design.
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Origin of the Eight Evil Thoughts
The Eight Evil Thoughts, which serve as the predecessors to the Seven Deadly Sins, are discussed. Evagrius initially lists these Eight Evil Thoughts, sometimes including jealousy as a ninth. Over time, various church fathers and scholars like Cashin and Aquinas rearrange and refine these concepts, leading to the formation of the Seven Deadly Sins.
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