the theological doctrine put forward by Pelagius which denied original sin and affirmed the ability of humans to be righteous; condemned as heresy by the Council of Ephesus in 431
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pelagianism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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| Type of | heresy, theological doctrine, unorthodoxy |
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Pelagianism was repudiated by the Council of Carthage in 417, largely at Augustine's insistence.
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Pelagianism quickly spread, especially around Carthage, which is one reason the opponents acted so promptly and firmly.
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Pelagianism is the belief that original sin did not taint all of humanity and that mortal free will is capable of choosing good or evil without divine aid.
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Pelagianism is the teaching that man has the capacity to seek God in and of himself apart from any movement of God or the Holy Spirit, and therefore that salvation is effected by man's efforts.
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- The theological doctrine put forward by Pelagius which denied original sin and affirmed the ability of humans to be righteous; condemned as heresy by the Council of Ephesus in 431
- Pelagianism is the belief that original sin did not taint human nature and that mortal will is still capable of choosing good or evil without special divine aid. This theological theory is named after the British monk Pelagius (354u2013420 or 440), although he denied, at least at some point in his life, many of the doctrines associated with his name...
- Pelagius (ca. AD 354 - ca. AD 420/440) was an ascetic who denied the doctrine of original sin as developed by Augustine of Hippo, and was declared a heretic by the Council of Carthage. His interpretation of a doctrine of free will became known as Pelagianism. ...
- (Pelagius (Bishop of Lugo)) Pelagius of Lugo (985-1000) was a medieval Galician clergyman.
- Pelagio Galvani (b. ca. 1165, Gusendos, Leu00F3n u2014 d. 30 January 1230, Montecassino) was a Leonese Cardinal, and canon lawyer. He became a papal legate and leader of the Fifth Crusade.
- (Pelagius) (c 360-420) British monk; human nature essentially good; emphasized human ability and free will; conflicted with Augustine
- (Pelagius) who believed that mankind can make it to heaven on our own merits not by the gift of God in Jesus Christ.
- The body of doctrines held by the followers of Pelagius, who denied original sin, confined grace to forgiveness, and affirmed that man's unaided will is capable of spiritual good
- An understanding of how humans are able to merit their salvation which is diametrically opposed to that of Augustine of Hippo, placing considerable emphasis upon the role of human works and playing down the idea of divine grace.
