Murder, for example, has been committed by many since the dawn of humanity. Despite the horrific nature of the sin, murders still occur today, especially in a world where acts of terrorism seem to occur every other day. Dante inserts this sin into Hell, placing it in the first area of the circle of violence. Secondly, Dante wrote that the Grafters are a class of sinners suffering in the eighth circle of Hell. Perhaps more than ever, many corrupt politicians exploit their positions for monetary or other gain, just as they did in the 1300s. Counterfeiting remains a third example of the sins that are still committed, just as in Dante's time. With the help of the Internet and the Dark Web, counterfeiting has grown more and more, with many people trying to create money or fake identifications. The current status of each of these sins leads to the conclusion that Hell still applies to today's society. Although some examples of sins that no longer apply appear in the poem, most of the sins Dante included have stood the test
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