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Documentary series that investigates the history of the seven deadly sins.
"Lust"
Christianity considers lust a sin, but ancient Greeks and Romans celebrated it; Gnostic Christian orgies; Puritan anti-fornication laws; exorcists battle the demon of lust called Asmodeus.
"Envy"
History shows envy as a sin that has led to murder, revolution and even the fall of empires; examining whether envy has become a virtue instead of a vice in today's image-saturated world.
"Gluttony"
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.
"Sloth"
Some scientists suggest the sin of sloth might actually be a medieval diagnosis of clinical depression; examining whether sloth is a sin or a disease; historical cures ranging from herbs to prayer, fasting and grafting goat glands for pep.