Chapter
The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
10:59 - 15:18 (04:19)
This podcast episode discusses the symbolic meaning of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil and how it represents the insurmountable limits that man, being a creature, must recognize and respect with trust. It also touches on the importance of freedom in order to love and how choosing oneself over the giver of good violates one's own goodness.
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The tree of the knowledge of good and evil is symbolic of the insurmountable limits that man, being a creature, must recognize and respect with trust.
10:59 - 13:43 (02:44)
Summary
The tree of the knowledge of good and evil is symbolic of the insurmountable limits that man, being a creature, must recognize and respect with trust. It is a reminder of the freedom that is necessary for humanity to truly love.
ChapterThe Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
EpisodeDay 56: Man’s First Sin
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The act of choosing oneself over the Creator is a violation of one's own good and status as a creature.
13:43 - 15:18 (01:35)
Summary
The act of choosing oneself over the Creator is a violation of one's own good and status as a creature. It is equivalent to disobedience and a lack of trust in God's goodness.