Another factor that contributed to the weakening of belief in original sin was that philosophers, scientists, and theologians in the 19th century began to question whether accounts in the Bible should be accepted as historically true.
Teine tegur, mis nõrgestas inimeste usku pärispattu, on see, et 19. sajandil hakkasid filosoofid, teadlased ja teoloogid kahtlema Piibli jutustuste ajaloolisuses.