Why do some reject the doctrine of total depravity?

Total depravity, a key component of the TULIP acronym in Reformed theology, asserts that sin affects all aspects of human nature, leaving us incapable of coming to God apart from divine intervention. Romans 3:10-12 affirms that no one is righteous, and this sobering reality is often resisted as it undermines the natural human inclination towards self-sufficiency and merit-based religion. This doctrine starkly contrasts with the belief that free will alone can enable one to seek after God, revealing the necessity of God's grace to regenerate our hearts and minds.