Religious Studies GCSE
Five evils
What Five evils means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Five evils
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Lust, anger, greed, worldly attachment and pride, which are direct manifestations of ego that block spiritual progression.
Topics that use Five evils
- Sikhism - 3.1.7.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
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- Devotion
- Divine Immanence (Sargun)
- Equality
- Equality and the divine spark
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- Free will
- Guidance
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