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Acedia is a word from ancient Greek describing a state of listlessness or torpor, of not caring or not being concerned with one's position or condition in the world. It can lead to a state of being unable to perform one's duties in life. Its spiritual overtones make it related to but distinct from depression. Acedia was originally noted as a problem among monks and other ascetics who maintained a solitary life. The Oxford Concise Dictionary of the Christian Church defines acedia as "a state of restlessness and inability either to work or to pray". Some see it as the precursor to sloth - one of the seven deadly sins. From Wikipedia under the
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Q. i believe ive been experiencing the worst sin ..Sloth * Acedia * Apathy * Ennui * Goofing off * Ignorance * Irreligion * Laziness * Melancholic depression * Slacker * Torpor i think im going to hell for this..because ive been this way for 6 months straight.. gained 20 lbs, weak bones weak teeth, slow mind, scared of going out on my own,follower, extremely antisocial,avoiding everyone outside and being inside, lazy to look after my physical body and mental mind.. Asked by wondering3553 - Sun Apr 26 17:28:16 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments A. Sounds to me like you need a good mental hospital... Answered by unknown - Sun Apr 26 17:55:32 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Acedia" |
