1. The word “spirit” refers only to the immaterial facet of humanity.
The word “soul” can refer to both the immaterial and material aspects of humanity.
2. The Hebrew word translated "soul" means a breathing creature, one in which life is present, whether physical life or mental life.
3. Unlike the soul, which is alive both physically and eternally, the spirit can be either alive, as in the case of believers, or dead as unbelievers are.
4. ‘soul’ signifies the spiritual principal in man” (Catechism, No. 263). The word “spirit” points to the fact that we are created for “a supernatural end” (No. 367).
The word “soul” can refer to both the immaterial and material aspects of humanity.
2. The Hebrew word translated "soul" means a breathing creature, one in which life is present, whether physical life or mental life.
3. Unlike the soul, which is alive both physically and eternally, the spirit can be either alive, as in the case of believers, or dead as unbelievers are.
4. ‘soul’ signifies the spiritual principal in man” (Catechism, No. 263). The word “spirit” points to the fact that we are created for “a supernatural end” (No. 367).
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