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pelagianism
Pelagianism (noun) means a Christian belief that denies the view of original sin and the necessity of grace, asserting that man is capable of achieving salvation by his own efforts.
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A Christian belief that denies the view of original sin and the necessity of grace, asserting that man is capable of achieving salvation by his own efforts.
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Etymology
From the name of its founder, Pelagius: Pelagian + -ism.
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"pelagianism" (noun) means a Christian belief that denies the view of original sin and the necessity of grace, asserting that man is capable of achieving salvation by his own efforts.