vices

398. What are vices? 1866-1867 Vices are the opposite of virtues. They are perverse habits which darken the conscience and incline one to evil. The vices can be linked to the seven, so-called, capital sins which are: pride, avarice, envy, anger, lust, gluttony, and sloth or acedia. 399. Do we have any responsibility for sins committed by others? 1868 We do have such a responsibility when we culpably cooperate with them. 400. What are structures of sin? 1869 Structures of sin are social situations or institutions that are contrary to the divine law. They are the expression and effect of personal sins.