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Creed: §415 — Tolle Lege

Catechism

§415

Creed › … › Paragraph 7. the Fall

IN BRIEF

"Although set by God in a state of rectitude man, enticed by the evil one, abused his freedom at the very start of history. He lifted himself up against God, and sought to attain his goal apart from him" (GS # 1).

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Source: Catechism of the Catholic Church (Vatican.va)