Is Mankind Inherently Good or Bad?

Philosophy may be undecided on the nature of Man, but what does God's Word say?

Professor Murray Rae from the University of Otago compares the contrasting views of 17th century philosophers Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, who respectively regarded people as selfish war-mongers versus democratic altruists. Professor Rae adds a theological lens, noting the Bible testifies both to humanity's created goodness, the disruptive legacy of original sin; and that restoration is ultimately the Creator's work.

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