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The sin of gluttony isn't mentioned in the Bible, but as early as the fourth century, some Christians believed eating too much could send someone to hell; gluttony is regarded as the cause of obesity and alcoholism.
The sin of gluttony isn't mentioned in the Bible, but as early as the fourth century, some Christians believed eating too much could send someone to hell; gluttony is regarded as the cause of obesity and alcoholism.
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