Saints and Sinners.

[MANICHAEAN]

One difference between saints and sinners is that every saint has a past while every sinner has a future. Not that I have any aspirations to become a saint. In fact I have consistently aspired to indulge in the oldest, most traditional sins in the most avant garde way.

[cacian]

intriguing how the words 'saint' and 'sinners' seems almost derivative of each other in spelling and sound.
anyways MANIVHEAN what is the oldest sin in the most 'avant garde' way?

[MANICHAEAN]

If you are going to start anywhere Cacian, it would be pertinent to both indulge in the seven deadly sins in an original manner and also consider their alternatives. Thus:

1. Pride: There is a saying in English, not related to pride specifically that “There are those that have got it and those that are full of it.” What’s important is to know the distinction. Humility as an alternative is not an option I would like to consider.

2. Anger: Not only do I lose my temper, I can even pretend to lose my temper, especially in meetings when facing particularly pompous individuals. I find the odd volcanic eruption calms me down considerably and does wonders for my blood pressure!

3. Greed: How do you judge this, especially under the onslaught of today’s advertising blitz campaigns? You work hard, you earn well, you indulge! I work for long periods in remote, unhealthy, sometimes dangerous locations. So, when I relax, I enjoy 5 star hotels, expensive malt whiskey, and king size beds. Some might consider that greed.

4. Sloth: Likewise, I work 11 hours a day, 6.5 days per week, but when I relax, I do not move a muscle. Should I feel guilty?

5. Lust: My favourite sin, whether it’s like Jimmy Carter “in the mind”, or like Bill Clinton (well you know what I mean!) The alternative is chastity. No way!

6. Envy: Is this really a sin to wish and aspire to have something. Should be treated in a fairly light-hearted manner.

7. Gluttony: Another of my favourites, as I advance in years and my alternate appetites dwindle with remorseless acceleration. Four hour, five course meals in “la belle France”. You think I’m going to opt for a salad?

[MANICHAEAN]

Sorry. Gremlins in the system and was duplicated.