ORIGINAL SIN · HUMAN NATURE
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
The Tension
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Analysis
People can be pure in heart, challenging the notion of inherent sinfulness.
Perspectives
THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
Purity of heart is possible through cleansing from Original Sin by Jesus's sacrifice.
THE ISLAMIC POSITION
Purity is attainable, indicating humans are not inherently sinful by nature.
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Blessed Are the Pure in Heart