Lust

Lust is a psychological force producing intense desire for an object, or circumstance fulfilling the emotion while already having a significant other or amount of the desired object. Lust can take any form such as the lust for sexuality, love, money or power. It can take such mundane forms as the lust for food as distinct from the need for food. Lust is a complex emotion that can cause man to go to great lengths to obtain, and defend. It is categorized as one of the seven deadly sins in Christian belief.

Etymology

The word lust is derived from the old Norse word "lust". In Old Norse, the word is used to denote desire, appetite, and enthusiasm.

Religious views

In many religions, lust is viewed as a negative force that can lead to harmful effects on the individual and society. In Christianity, lust is considered one of the seven deadly sins. In Buddhism, lust is viewed as a cause of suffering.

Psychology

In psychology, lust is considered a raw, primal emotion that is based on the desire for sex, power, or possession. It is often associated with a lack of control and an overwhelming desire to obtain the object of one's lust.

In popular culture

Lust is often portrayed in popular culture as a powerful force that can lead to destructive behavior. It is often depicted in literature, film, and television as a driving force behind human action.

See also

• Desire
• Seven deadly sins
• Sexuality
• Love
• Money
• Power

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Lust

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  Luxuria from The Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things by Hieronymus Bosch

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  Saint Bartholomew

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