Pelagianism

British  

/ pɛˈleɪdʒɪəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. Christianity a heretical doctrine, first formulated by Pelagius, that rejected the concept of original sin and maintained that the individual takes the initial steps towards salvation by his own efforts and not by the help of divine grace

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Example Sentences

It may be added that after the Reformation Arianism was revived in Socinianism, and Pelagianism in Arminianism; but the conception of heresy in Protestantism demands subsequent notice.

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He also published the History of Manicheism and Pelagianism, in which it is shown that Thomas White and his Adherents have revived those Heresies: Paris, 1674, 8vo.

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The Inquisition of Valladolid tried him on suspicion of Pelagianism, arising from some theological conclusions which he maintained and printed in 1600.

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It is true, the doctrine of natural ability has been proposed as another alternative, holding an intermediate place between the doctrines of native impotency as first stated and of Pelagianism.

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The Italian and Spanish majority would sooner let a speaker teach Arianism and Pelagianism than touch on this sore.

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