In this episode we discuss Ben Sira, and how his approach to the evil inclination is a predecessor of a prominent modern understanding of the &#8220;problem&#8221; of sin.
What does it mean to believe in a God who created humans and hates sin, while acknowledging that people still &#8220;like&#8221; to sin? Ben Sira presents a solution that still resonates with many today.
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