According to the beliefs of early Christian teachings, there are "Seven Deadly Sins" also known as the "Cardinal sins;" divided by the Roman Catholic church, these seven sins were and maybe still are, our sure way of invoking eternal damnation. According to Proverbs 6:16 – 19, it is stated that "There are seven things that the Lord hates and cannot tolerate" (quotes from "Today's English Version" translation of the Bible). These are: A proud look, a lying tongue, hands that kill innocent people, a mind that thinks up wicked plans, feet that hurry off to do evil, a witness who tells one lie after another, and someone who stirs up trouble among friends. Today we know these sins as; lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and hubris.
Hubris, being defined as exaggerated pride or self-confidence; is exactly what Connie was guilty of in the short story Where are you going, where have you been written by Joyce Carol Oats. Ironically enough, Lucifer was convicted of the same sin and......

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Title: (Prewrite) The Mark Of The Beast
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