Into what estate did the fall bring mankind?

The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery.[1]

1. Rom. 3:23

   ...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God...

   Rom. 5:12

   Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned...

Question 23, Westminster Larger Catechism.

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