Does our existence as mortal beings in a fallen state can lead to a higher and holier state of existence in eternity? The idea that mankind is in a state of utter depravity comes from the teachings of Augustine in the 4th century and his struggles with sexual sin. Protestant theologians as well did not see any possibility or potential for men and women to have any form of a divine nature even though they are created in the image of God. Biblical apologists think the situation we are in now is an accident, the result of sin and pride, and is not part of God's plan. My thought is how could it be God's plan to live in the Garden of Eden forever if God all-knowing knew that Adam and Eve would fall. Wasn't it the Father's eternal plan to save humans through the atonement of Jesus Christ? This grand misunderstanding underlies the doctrines of mainstream classical trinitarian theology. This life was and is God's plan, not Satan's and not Adam and Eve's. The...