The truth is that God has created us, and we find our fulfillment and enjoyment in obeying the Creator and following His guidelines for our lives. But people believed the lie that they can do their own thing and find happiness and fulfillment and freedom. It is sin, not a sickness. In Leviticus 18 and 20, this sin is called an abomination before God and was punishable by death. A debased mind is one that has rejected the truth of God.
Sin affects both the body and the mind.
When God and His truth are rejected the mind is debased, no matter how educated. Consider the application of this verse both to the unsaved and to the saved. Knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them. If you would like to see and download the complete Study Guide for Romans, click here on Talks for Growing Christians .