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This emphasis on the depravity of humanity is also clearly noted in the New Testament. The Apostle Paul devotes much of the Book of Romans to explaining the human condition and the need for God's salvation. For example, he explains how evil all people are – whether Jew or Gentile (Romans 3:9) – and that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23, ESV). Not only is this the case, but Romans 8:7–8 makes clear that not only do unsaved people choose not to obey God, but they are literally unable to with their human strength.

This emphasis on the depravity of humanity is also clearly noted in the New Testament. The Apostle Paul devotes much of the Book of Romans to explaining the human condition and the need for God's salvation. For example, he explains how evil all people are – whether Jew or Gentile (Romans 3:9) – and that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23, ESV). Not only is this the case, but Romans 8:7–8 makes clear that not only do unsaved people choose not to obey God, but they are literally unable to with their human strength.

While Salvation and freedom from this human condition is achieved through [[faith]] in Jesus Christ (Romans 3:21–31), this does not mean the human condition is now improving. In fact, biblical teaching states that until the second coming of Christ – when everything will be made perfect again – humanity will further deteriorate. 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 makes this very clear and notes the coming of the [[Antichrist]], who will come after the restraining force on Earth leaves and who will cause many to perish. Jesus Himself stated that "poor you will always have with you" (Matthew 26:11; Mark 14:7, NIV). While Jesus's statement does not diminish the obligation for Christians to care for the needy, it shows that human efforts to eradicate poverty will end in failure.

While Salvation and freedom from this human condition is achieved through [[faith]] in Jesus Christ (Romans 3:21–31), this does not mean the human condition is now improving. In fact, biblical teaching states that until the second coming of Christ – when everything will be made perfect again – humanity will further deteriorate. 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 makes this very clear and notes the coming of the [[Antichrist]], who will come after the restraining force on Earth leaves and who will cause many to perish. Jesus Himself stated that "poor you will always have with you" (Matthew 26:11; Mark 14:7, NIV). While Jesus's statement does not diminish the obligation for Christians to care for the needy, it shows that human efforts to eradicate poverty will end in failure. Additionally, the exclusionary nature of Christianity is "exclusionary" – including, but not limited to, its claim that faith in Jesus is the only way to Heaven – is antithetical to the universal values and policies that accompany the Idea of Progress.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (December 1, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/34193-intellectual-dark-web-professor-says-christianity-contrary-to-values-needed-to-govern-earth Intellectual Dark Web Professor Says Christianity Contrary to Values Needed to “Govern” Earth]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 1, 2019.</ref>

Thus, biblical teaching states that, contrary to the Idea of Progress, all of humanity is hopelessly corrupted minus salvation through Christ, and that it will remain that way until the second coming of Christ.

Thus, biblical teaching states that, contrary to the Idea of Progress, all of humanity is hopelessly corrupted minus salvation through Christ, and that it will remain that way until the second coming of Christ.