Robin,

If this was true then how come there was still conference between killers like Cain ? Do you suppose that it was not entire corruption, but they still retained some ability for concourse with God as Creator ? I mean surely sin did do damage, but everyone knows that sins damage is degeneratively progressive and eventually one might has a hardened heart or a seared conscience and thereby be unable to interact with God ? I think the idea of absolutes though defending a doctrinal position, destroys exegesis of Genesis in as much as the true consideration of the nature of man. To say as you have that the entire nature of man was corrupted only half expresses the true state of man. Perhaps a softer line might not be injurious to your Bible thumping routine.

Thank God that He revealed His redemption to the prophets and Kings and priests, who wrote it down. Howbeit, not without difficulty of comprehension on the part of those who would come to the Scriptures later depending on doctrinal ideas of others to force a particular perspective.

I think perhaps you might benefit from a closer study of the Scriptures and a less biased and dogmatic view. Then knowing you, you will probably tongue lash me for suggesting such a thought. I am just trying to get you to think about the possibility that your idea is good but not entirely accurate.

Sincerely,