Humanity in God's image
Every human being is made in God’s image and has a dignity that does not depend on usefulness, health, status, age, or achievement. The human person is a unity of body and spiritual soul, called to know and love God and others. Men and women share this fundamental dignity. Human freedom is a gift meant for relationship and responsibility.
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An original library introduction, with sources for further study. This is a starting point rather than a complete treatment or a finished formation lesson.