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- DictionaryTo·tal de·prav·i·ty/ˈtōdl dəˈpravədē/
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- 1. the Calvinist doctrine that human nature is thoroughly corrupt and sinful as a result of the Fall.
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Calvinist doctrine that 'the fall of man' enslaves all to sin; needing 'Justification'
Total depravity is a Protestant theological doctrine derived from the concept of original sin. It teaches that, as a consequence of the Fall, every person born into the world is enslaved to the service of sin as a result of their fallen nature and, apart from the efficacious (irresistible) or prevenient (enabling) grace of God, is completely unable to choose by themselves to follow God, refrain fr... Wikipedia