Big conversations about life–matters of racism, bigotry, hatred in particular–are driven by the question of humanity’s propensity for evil.

We want to dive into what it means to be people of faith in light of what appears to be deep-rooted parts of human nature.

One classic answer to this is a doctrine of original sin. But what is it? And why is it ultimately not enough to fully describe what it means to be human.

Questions

• How do you feel when you are labeled bad or insufficient? Does that inspire you? Do you feel loved? Do you start to believe it?
• What is your experience with original sin as a doctrine? Have you found it helpful for explaining things? Who taught it to you? Can you imagine finding it insufficient?

Learn More

Check out this interview with Rutger Bregman. And don’t forget to read his piece about a real Lord of the Flies experience that is completely different than the book.