Total depravity (also called radical corruption, or pervasive depravity), is a theological doctrine derived from the Augustinian concept of original sin. It is the teaching that, as a consequence of the Fall of Man, every person born into the world is enslaved to the service of sin and, apart from the efficacious or prevenient grace of God, is utt... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_depravity
total depravity 1. The Calvinist doctrine that everyone is born in a state of corruption as a result of original sin. 2. The doctrine, primarily held by conservative Christians, that every part of a person has been hopelessly damaged by sin. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/3890/