Rachel Patron

COLUMNIST

Envy, greed led to the downfall of many

December 27, 2008

Christianity lists seven deadly sins: Lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride; though I've never seen anyone perish from them either by God's hand or the government's. And remember: For maximum sinning results - combine two or more. For example, whipping together greed, pride and envy will produce a nifty souffle.

Rachel Patron

Rachel Patron

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