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Pelagianism The teachings associated with Pelagius, a British monk who taught in Rome in the late 4th and early 5th centuries ad. Pelagianism taught that people are capable of avoiding sin and choosing to live righteous lives even apart from God’s grace. Pelagius rejected the ideas of original sin and predestination. He believed that people were not inherently sinful and that they were able to live holy lives in accordance with God’s will and merit salvation by good works. His views were vehemently opposed by Augustine of Hippo. For more information, see these articles: Original Sin; Fall, the; Predestination; Justification.
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