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Religious Life

Religious Life. What are the vows that most religious orders take (i.e. what are they to give up? To what do they devote themselves?) Vow of poverty (give up money) Vow of chastity (give up sex) Devote yourself to the needs of others (“Christ-like”)

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Religious Life

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  1. Religious Life • What are the vows that most religious orders take (i.e. what are they to give up? To what do they devote themselves?) • Vow of poverty (give up money) • Vow of chastity (give up sex) • Devote yourself to the needs of others (“Christ-like”) • Live in the spiritual, not be “of the world” Special for Monks • Vow of silence (give up unnecessary/any talking) • Live in a “cloister” (monastery)

  2. Seven Virtues • Chastity (no sex) • Temperance (moderation) • Charity (give to poor) • Diligence (hard-working) • Patience • Kindness • Humility (meekness, modesty)

  3. Seven Deadly Sins • Pride • Envy • Lust • Avarice (greed) • Sloth (laziness) • Wrath (anger) • Gluttony (overindulgence)

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