Symptoms such as despair and lethargy were often identified by the medieval church with the sin of _________.
A)blasphemy or sacrilege.
B)envy or covetousness.
C)acedia or sloth.
D)gluttony or greed.

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The sin of acedia, also known as sloth, was often associated with symptoms of despair and lethargy in medieval times. This sin was viewed as a failure to engage with the world and fulfill one's duties, both spiritual and secular.

Symptoms Such as Despair and Lethargy Were Often Identified by the Medieval