Pelagianism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

Pelagianism

Etymology

From the name of its founder, Pelagius: Pelagian + -ism.

Derived words

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