From 'total depravity' to 'yetzer ha-ra,' humanity has long grappled with the origins of evil and our innate capacity for good. This episode explores diverse perspectives across religions, philosophy, and science, before centering on Jesus's unique and hopeful teaching. Discover how Jesus points to the human heart as the source, emphasizing repentance, awakening, and God's boundless mercy rather than punishment. It’s an invitation to look forward, embrace individual responsibility, and choose the divine light always open to us.