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From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

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The power of Satan is, nonetheless, not infinite. He is only a creature,
powerful from the fact that he is pure spirit, but still a creature. He cannot
prevent the building up of God’s reign. Although Satan may act in the world out
of hatred for God and his kingdom in Christ Jesus, and although his action may
cause grave injuries – of a spiritual nature and, indirectly, even of a
physical nature – to each man and to society, the action is permitted by divine
providence which with strength and gentleness guides human and cosmic history.
It is a great mystery that providence should permit diabolical activity, but
“we know that in everything God works for good with those who love
him.”²⁷⁵

PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH

SECTION TWO I. THE CREEDS
- CHAPTER ONE I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER
  - Article 1 “I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY, CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH”
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