Scott Petit

Evil behaves like a virus. It spreads through acts of violence, abuse, and hatred, taking root in one person and replicating itself...

Original Sin, Original Blessing—or Both? We often hear about original sin as humanity’s starting point, while theologian Matthew Fox speaks of original blessing. But what if both belong together? If sin at its root means simply “error”—the illusion of separation—then blessing is the deeper truth: our unbroken oneness with God. Seen together, they form a beautiful whole.

Brother Lawrence held a paradox: he saw himself as a sinner, yet deeply beloved by God. Instead of carrying guilt, he gave his faults straight to God and released them. Like looking past dirt on a windshield, he fixed his gaze on God’s clear love. What would change if you did the same?