All true Christians affirm that humans, given the gift of a free will from God, disobeyed him. (pg. 79)
The most terrifying truth I have discovered in life is the banality of evil; the most ordinary people are capable of the most horrific sin; it is in us all. (pg. 76)
In this chapter, Colson begins by introducing the doctrine of original sin; that the first humans had the choice to obey God or disobey God, and tempted by Satan, chose to disobey. He introduces the "problem of evil" that is prevalent today: why God would allow evil and suffering in this world if he was all powerful and all good. Rather than answering the problem of evil, Colson puts the spotlight on human responsibility, and how very few people in our culture today, even Christians, accept responsibility for sin. He points out that in modern society, we tend to blame society, say it is inevitable, or otherwise divert responsibility. However, Colson argues that Christians should believe in original sin, that we freely disobeyed God, and are responsible for our actions.
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