Understanding the Puzzle of Sin and Free Will

The puzzle of sin and free will examines the relationship between human responsibility and the Christian understanding of sin. In traditional thought, being responsible for one's actions implies the freedom to choose, yet scriptural interpretations suggest that humans are bound by sin. This apparent contradiction arises from views that depict sin as universally inherent, as articulated in the writings of Saint Paul, where sin dominates and enslaves individuals. The challenge is reconciling this dominion of sin with the notion of personal accountability for those very actions deemed sinful.