@Angel Conway, yes the Bible is very clear that all humans are born with a "Sin Nature" (Romans 5) ...a natural tendency to sin rather than to do what is right and obey God. The Bible also states that no one...within themselves... is good. Psalm 14:1-3; Romans 3:10-12. Now, looking at the original question by @Joseph Groom, I think we need to make sure we are all on the same page in regards to definition of terms. When @Joseph Groom asked if we humans are born "Evil", I don't think that is the same as being born with a sin nature. When we think of "evil", I 'm sure all of us create an image in our minds of a public figure, i.e. Hitler, Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, etc. The challenge is... where do you draw the line of when a person becomes evil? Without getting into an argument of politics, there are some individuals in this community who may feel that a certain political leader falls under the category of "Evil", while others would actually place him under the opposite category of "Good". Well, who is to judge? None of us are perfect. In my opinion, since all of us are born with a sinful nature, unless there is some kind of intervention in our lives, we are more likely to grow to becoming evil. This was sadly reflected in the recent school shooting here in the Philippines. If the difference between good and evil is based upon the primary characteristics manifested in our lives, I believe that some professed Christians sadly demonstrate some evil behaviors. The opposite is also true. I've come across some individuals who do not profess to be Christians, and yet, their lives are characterized as showing more goodness than many professed Christians. This does not disprove Christianity, it just proves @Dr. Peninah Wood Ph.D point that each of us have the capacity to choose between good and evil. Now, as far as our eternal destiny is concerned, the Bible is clear that we can choose to either accept God's free gift of salvation by fully trusting in the goodness of Jesus Christ, or reject the gift and rely upon our "own" goodness.