Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Genesis 3

## Roman Catholic Lens Reading of Genesis 3

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

In the Roman Catholic tradition, we read Genesis 3 as the narrative of the Fall, where original sin enters humanity through the disobedience of Adam and Eve. This passage underscores the doctrine of original sin, which affects all human beings but is remedied through the grace of Jesus Christ. We see the serpent's deceit as a direct affront to God's command and a disruption of the harmony that existed in creation, leading to humanity's need for redemption through Christ. The Church Fathers and the Catechism teach that this event marks the loss of original holiness and justice, necessitating the Incarnation and the sacramental life of the Church for our salvation.

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