Pelagianism
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Pelagianism is a theological theory named after Pelagius (AD 354 – AD 420/440), although he denied, at least at some point in his life, many of the doctrines associated with his name. It 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 is still sometimes called Limited Depravity. Thus, Adam's sin was "to set a bad example" for his progeny, but his actions did not have the other consequences imputed to original sin. Pelagianism views the role of Jesus as "setting a good example" for the rest of humanity (thus counteracting Adam's bad example) as well as providing an atonement for our sins. In short, humanity has full control, and thus full responsibility, for obeying the Gospel in addition to full responsibility for every sin (the latter insisted upon by both proponents and opponents of Pelagianism). According to Pelagian doctrine, because humans are sinners by choice, they are therefore criminals who need the atonement of Jesus Christ. Sinners are not victims, they are criminals who need pardon.
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- Related: Meister Eckhart, Erasmus, Fall of Man, Charles Grandison Finney, Mormon cosmology, Semipelagianism
| The Writings of the legendary Pelagians The Writings of the legendary Pelagians www.libraryoftheology.com/pelagianismwritings.html - Web |
| Canons From The Council Of Carthage Against Pelagi... Canons From The Council Of Carthage Against Pelagianism, May 1, 418 www.seanmultimedia.com/Pie_Council_Of_Carthage_May_1_418.html - Web |
| Catholic Encyclopedia: Pelagius and Pelagianism Catholic Encyclopedia: Pelagius and Pelagianism www.newadvent.org/cathen/11604a.htm - Web |
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| Pelagians, Donatists, Monks, Anabaptists and other... Pelagians, Donatists, Monks, Anabaptists and other Perfectionists www.anabaptistnetwork.com/node/336 - Web |
| Pelagius Library Pelagius Library www.pelagius.net - Web |
| Pelagianism: The Religion of Natural Man Pelagianism: The Religion of Natural Man www.modernreformation.org/mh94pelagianism.htm - Web |
