How the Concept of Original Sin is Losing Traction

A recent survey, The State of Theology, revealed that 64 percent of American evangelicals believe “everyone is born innocent in the eyes of God,” and 53 percent believe “everyone sins a little, but most people are good by nature.”  Read More

In The Urantia Book Jesus teaches: “Do not become discouraged by the discovery that you are human. Human nature may tend toward evil, but it is not inherently sinful.”  Read More

In Paul’s theory of original sin, the doctrines of hereditary guilt and innate evil and redemption therefrom, was partially Mithraic in origin, having little in common with Hebrew theology, Philo’s philosophy, or Jesus’ teachings. Some phases of Paul’s teachings regarding original sin and the atonement were original with himself.” Read More

 A Note about original sin from the editors: This finding could be evidence of the Spirit of Truth that is alive and working in the world through those who truly follow Jesus. Jesus is clear about this concept in the teachings of The Urantia Book. To read more abut the so-called “fall of man,” Read More