- "Glutton" redirects here. For the carnivorous mammal, see Wolverine.
- "Gluttony" can also refer to a character named "Gluttony" - a homonculus from the anime series Full Metal Alchemist.
Gluttony is the over-indulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or intoxicants to the point of waste. In the Christian religions, it is considered one of the seven deadly sins -- a misplaced desire of food or its withholding from the needy.
Depending on the culture, it can be seen as either a vice or a sign of status. The relative affluence of the society can affect this view both ways. A wealthy group might take pride in the security of having enough food to eat to show it off, but it could also result in a moral backlash when confronted with the reality of those less fortunate.
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