Nature vs. Nurture

I heard an interesting discussion of the age old "nature vs. nurture" debate. There has been plenty of research done into whether we turn out the way we do because of our biological genetic make-up (nature) or the way we are raised and our life experiences (nurture). Most of the research has come solidly to the conclusion that it is both, although they still argue about which factor has a larger influence.

But today I heard discussion about the theological parts of this debate. On the one side God makes us who we are, and we have a sinful nature because of the choice to sin by Adam and Eve. That would be the theological nature argument. Then is was pointed out that original choice to sin was influenced by an outside force (the serpent) which would mean that being sinful is a result of nurture, or outside influences.

I don't know what I think about these arguments, or if they have any real theological basis. But it is certainly an interesting way to look at it.