Innate goodness

Is there such as thing as evil? Are some people pure evil? I believe in the innate goodness of people. A newborn child is inherently good. The reason why people turn to evil and perform evil deeds is because they have a reached a point where they think that any good deed performed by them cannot overcome the effects of past evil deeds. From then on, they lose faith in life altogether. However, if given a chance to erase the effects of their past deeds and start a new life on a clean slate, anyone will take it. If an evil person is forgiven and given a chance to lead a new life that is free from the repercussions of past evil deeds, he will give it his best shot and try to make it work to the best. Everyone wants the same basic things like having a family and being loved. Nobody wants to die alone.