Read the section of the Catholic Encyclopedia on Original Sin and the New World

Read the section of the Catholic Encyclopedia on Original Sin and the New World Encyclopedia’s explanation of the Jewish notion of Yetzer Harah (or “evil inclination”). Briefly describe the salient points of each of these theological theories of the origin of evil. Then point out which of the two explanations you personally find most appealing and why. Refer to Gen. 3 in your explanation of your position. Since both of these theories used Gen. 3 as the basis for their positions you must include an interpretation of Gen. 3 that would show that it is indeed consistent with the theory you’ve selected.
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Conclude by speculating on how these two theories might be reconciled. In other words, is it possible to believe in both original sin and yetzer harah? (Again, since these theories both rely on the Gen. 3 story as their etiology, you will need to explain how Gen. 3 can be seen as allowing for this.) This should be done in a well developed essay of 350-500 words. Be sure to use in-text citations and a Works Cited.