Biblical Characters
The Resume
Chastity (Lust)
Temperance (Gluttony)
Charity (Greed)
Industry (Sloth)
Patience (Anger)
Kindness (Envy)
Humility (Pride)
Based on the Psychomachia (Contest of the Soul), written by Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (circa A.D. 410)
Why they might be annoying
They are not necessarily heavenly or holy virtues (which include faith, hope, and justice).
Each is countered by one of the 7 Deadly Sins.
You get labeled as a do-gooder or goody-two-shoes—not a whole lot of fun.
Ever listen to pure Christian music?
Why they might not be annoying
They are recognized in Christian philosophy.
Like the Sins, they are not given any set order or sequence as are the Commandments and Amendments.
We should all give the Devil his due.
Come to think of it, we really ought to give God his due, too.
Some reality television competitions actually encourage the idea of virtue. (Who knew?)
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Year In Review:
For 2021, as of last week, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 23 Votes: 39.13% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 33 Votes: 51.52% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 76 Votes: 64.47% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 48 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
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