Why Christians should ditch the concept of original sin

By Rev Dr David Instone-Brewer2021-10-28T10:00:00

'Original sin' is trending on Twitter after educator Katharine Birbalsingh provoked a debate by stating that children have original sin and need to be "habituated into choosing good over evil." But what's the scriptural basis for this controversial doctrine? Our resident Bible scholar David Instone-Brewer investigates

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