That's a great question, but the term "original" is a bit broad. To give you the most accurate answer from Ellen White's writings, could you please clarify what you mean? For example, are you asking about: * The doctrine of **"original sin"**? * The **original state of humanity** before the fall? * Something else? Once you provide a little more detail, I can conduct a focused search for you.

While Ellen White does not discuss the historical development of the "doctrine of original sin" as a theological term, she writes extensively about the origin of sin itself and its consequences for humanity. Her writings explain that sin is an "intruder" for which there is no excuse, and its origin is a mystery that cannot be fully explained. However, she provides a clear definition based on scripture: > "Our only definition of sin is that given in the word of God; it is 'the transgression of the law;' it is the outworking of a principle at war with the great law of love which is the foundation of the divine government." (GC 492.2) Here is how she describes the entry of sin into the world and its effects: * **Man's Original State:** Humanity was created perfect and in harmony with God. "Man was originally endowed with noble powers and a well-balanced mind. He was perfect in his being, and in harmony with God. His thoughts were pure, his aims holy." (SC 17) * **The Fall:** Through disobedience to God's command, humanity's nature was changed. "But through disobedience, his powers were perverted, and selfishness took the place of love. His nature became so weakened through transgression that it was impossible for him, in his own strength, to resist the power of evil. He was made captive by Satan, and would have remained so forever had not God specially interposed." (SC 17) * **The Consequences:** Adam's sin brought dire consequences for the entire human race, leading to a fallen nature and separation from God. "The sin of Adam plunged the race in hopeless misery and despair." (4T 293.2). This resulted in "moral, mental, and physical degeneracy" that would be passed down through generations (1SP 52.1). In summary, Ellen White teaches that the fall of Adam resulted in a weakened, sinful nature for all humanity, making it impossible for people to overcome evil in their own strength and creating the need for a Savior.