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A 7 page research paper that describes and discusses the Christian doctrine of original sin and the role it plays in the Catholic Church, as well as the student's life. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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p. 43). Augustine wrote that original sin is transmitted via the sexual act, which "by virtue of the lust which accompanies it is inherently sinful" (McCollister, 1994, p. 43). The
following examination of doctrine of original sin focuses on the doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church concerning this fundamental article of faith and then offers some personal perspectives. The
Churchs stance on Original Sin The Catechism of the Catholic Church indicates that the doctrine of original sin can be understood as the "reverse side of the Good News that
Jesus is the savior of all men, that all need salvation and that salvation is offered to all through Christ" ("Section Two," 1994). The account of Adam and Eves fall
in Genesis utilizes figurative language, but it nevertheless affirms the reality of a "primal event," that is, a "a deed that took place at the beginning of the history of
man" ("Section Two, 1994). The process of Revelation, which has continued to enlighten theologians throughout the Churchs history has continued to reveal insight into the truth that "in order to
know Adam as the source of sin," people must first know "Christ as the source of grace" ("Section Two, 1994). The Catechism also points out that behind the
"disobedient choice of our first parents," there lurks the "seductive voice" of evil, which is "opposed to God" and therefore seduced Adam and Even into falling "into death out of
envy" ("Section Two, 1994). Both scripture and the tradition of the Church perceive the work of a fallen angel, that is, Satan. Scripture indicates that originally Satan and the other
demons were created "good by God," but that they chose evil by their own actions ("Section Two, 1994). The rebellion of humanitys first parents mirrors their rebellion as it was
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