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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, times have changed so much. There are more temptations around that each and everyone of us are confronted with. The use of the internet has revolutionized people’s capacity to commit sins in several and more imaginative ways. Though this is not all that the Vatican is worried about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vatican believed that the Seven Deadly Sins had to be updated and more modern sins had to be added to the list which included those that touch on the\u00a0complexities\u00a0of the modern world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s read the article and know about the all-new set of deadly sins for the modern age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heads Up English | ESL Lessons – New Sins for the Modern Age<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “free of something<\/strong>” mean? “The church believes that all people should try to live a life free of the seven deadly sins<\/strong>, which will then\u00a0ensure\u00a0entrance into heaven.”<\/em> Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘free of something’ in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “second-in-charge<\/strong>” mean? “The second-in-charge<\/strong> at the Vatican released the information on sins, modern evils, and forgiveness.”<\/em> Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘second-in-charge’ in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is the meaning of “to hold a point of view<\/strong>“? “The Catholic Church holds the point of view<\/strong> that stem cells represent a destroyed human life, and hence experimentation with them is a deadly evil.”<\/em> Use it in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Talk about your take on the deadly sins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are your thoughts on the new sins for the modern age? Do you agree with the inclusion of these sins?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. If you were to add more sins to the list, what would they be?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What is your stand on this statement, “The Catholic Church holds the point of view that stem cells represent a destroyed human life, and hence experimentation with them is a deadly evil.<\/em>“?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Do you agree or disagree: “It’s sinful to harm the environment.<\/em>“. Share your opinion on this.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B2 – Upper Intermediate Without a doubt, times have changed so much. There are more temptations around that each and everyone of us are confronted with. The use of the internet has revolutionized people’s capacity to commit sins in several and more imaginative ways. Though this is not all that the Vatican is worried about. 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