The concept of the Seven Deadly Sins actually originated in the early Christian Church, where they were seen as the biggest obstacles to a person's spiritual growth. Gregory the Great came up with the list in the 6th century, and it's been a hot topic ever since. But what makes these sins so, well, deadly?
Let's take wrath, for example - it's like the ultimate anger-management issue. The Bible says that unchecked anger can lead to all sorts of nasty consequences, from damaged relationships to full-on destruction. But is it possible to get a handle on our temper and find peace instead?