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Here is the problem I have with your temptation as an excuse theory: When I quit drinking and quit smoking years ago I was "tempted" too, but I resisted that temptation with strength of character. Even with his "natural" attraction to CP he should have said "no". Giving in to something you know is wrong is weakness of character.
The Ancient philosophers said we are composed of passions, reason and spirit, and that happiness (and living "right") depended on reason being in control. If we let passion control we run into the ditch, and likewise with the spirit.
Surrendering reason to passions makes us animals, and that is what he became.
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