Sin: The Seventh

Forristal’s The Seventh Sin is a sharp, historical drama that delves into the heavy burden of the Papacy. By centering the story on Celestine V—a man who arguably committed the "sin" of leaving his post—the play explores the conflict between personal holiness and the crushing weight of institutional power. It is a thoughtful examination of the 13th century that feels remarkably modern in its critique of administrative bureaucracy versus spiritual purity.

Daniel Schacter's exploration of memory's "seventh sin"—persistence—remains one of the most provocative aspects of modern cognitive science. By classifying memory's flaws not as evolutionary failures but as "consequences of adaptive processes," Schacter shifts the narrative from deficiency to survival. Reviewing this framework today, especially in the context of digital media, highlights how technology might be exacerbating our inability to forget. Persistence, once a biological trait intended to keep us alert to danger, now finds a troubling echo in the permanent, "un-erasable" nature of the internet. The Seventh Sin

Written by Desmond Forristal, this play focuses on the election of hermit Peter of Murrone as Pope Celestine V and his subsequent abdication. Forristal’s The Seventh Sin is a sharp, historical