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Humans: Inherently good or bad?

This source explains that all sides of the argument: humans are born good, bad, or neutral each “contain an element of truth. ” The author begins to explain the truth involving the good element. According to the Bible, he states, “’everything God created is good.’” He argues, however, that a child is only “good in its structure or essence” but the morals of a child tend to go down the path of sin, as explained in Psalm 52 which states “children are sinful from the time of conception.” He acknowledges the neutral side of the argument, stating “the environment shapes or forms them, morally speaking, into the people they will become. ” He explains further that the “heart – influence” of a child is limited and the nurturing influence is " very powerful. ” However, he reminds the reader that influence of outside forces does not last forever and at some point children start to make their own decisions and “their sinful hearts are taking over more and more of the direction giving.” The author concludes by reiterating his point that children can be good, bad, and neutral in different aspects and stages of life.

Fennema, Jack. "Good, Bad, or Neutral." //KDCR// //Plumblines.// N.P., 1 July 1996. Web. 4 June 2014.