People: Evil or Good Options

[USCavalry]

Are people inherently good or evil? If there is another topic on this screw you it’s old and dead.

i believe everyone is good myself. when people do things, you can explain why they did it, good or evil (which really doesnt support either side of the arguement). but when i couple this notion with my catholic beliefs and take into consideration that sin is the sole reason for evil, humans there for cannot be blamed for any evil things they do.

so far i've made it clear how i see humans not to be evil, but not necessarily good. my gut feelings tell me that there is hope for all people, no matter how "evil" they might be. also, catholics believe that everyhing God created was good (not sure if this includes things not included in genesis and what comes after, ie angels or w/e you can think of).

i have more to say but will wait and see for others' comments

[Call911Quick]

Yes, leave religion out of this thread.

I believe people are inherently evil. You don't need to teach a kid how to steal or be greedy, but you need to teach a kid to share.

We do good because of our conscience, which isn't what most people think it is (imo). I believe our conscience is what links us humans together as a species. Thus, when you see a fellow human in danger, you could be compelled to assist them. But seeing as how everyone's different, only some people have a conscience.

[Spirited Away]

Yes, leave religion out of this thread.

I believe people are inherently evil. You don't need to teach a kid how to steal or be greedy, but you need to teach a kid to share.

We do good because of our conscience, which isn't what most people think it is (imo). I believe our conscience is what links us humans together as a species. Thus, when you see a fellow human in danger, you could be compelled to assist them. But seeing as how everyone's different, only some people have a conscience.

I'd like to challenge you up on this. You don't need to teach a kid how to steal or be greedy? If you think that kids can learn to share by observing the world around them, then why is it so impossible for kids to learn to steal also by observing their environment?