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Materialism
The belief that matter is the fundamental substance in nature.
Materialism claims the physical world is the only reality, denying the soul and God (CCC 2124). This error undermines human dignity (CCC 2244).
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This term represents a key concept in Catholic thought, either defining an essential dogma or describing the Church's engagement with the world and other traditions.
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What is the primary source for this teaching? The primary source is the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the living Tradition of the Magisterium.
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