Why should the expression “Human Nature” bring to mind only the worst things we do? How and when did we develop such a low opinion of our species? Should we really let our collective identity be defined by mosquito bites and warfare? What other choices do we have?

John Snodgrass teaches World Religions courses at Brevard College, and has given lessons and sermons at numerous area churches and Unitarian Fellowships. He is the author of Chaos, a collection of Unitarian sermons, and three books of Bible Commentary. John lives in Hendersonville with his wife and three children.