Pelagian

A new kind of Pelagian ism captured the imagination of twentieth century clergy.

The Continuum Fr. Robert Hart 2010

Over the next few weeks, I will be working to support this idea by examining the Pelagian and Augustinian interpretations of Original Sin, examine their Salvation theologies, examine their metaphysics of God and evil, and finally examine the reasons why the orthodox Church accepted the ideas of St. Augustine.

Augustine vs. Pelagius - Part One: Man, the Fall, and Original Sin | Heretical Ideas Magazine 2009

And that example – the ability for persons to be moral exemplars – is the essence of Pelagian thought.

Augustine vs. Pelagius Part Three - The Nature of God and Evil | Heretical Ideas Magazine 2009

If one was religous and of the Pelagian persuasion then one might argue that “study, introspection, prayer, and communion with the Holy Spirit” would lead you to a closer relationship with god and guide you through your life.

Augustine vs. Pelagius Part Three - The Nature of God and Evil | Heretical Ideas Magazine 2009

(Though to be fair, Augustine himself never used this line of attack against the Pelagian theology.)

Augustine vs. Pelagius Part Four - The Politics of Free Will | Heretical Ideas Magazine 2009

I think the fundamental difference between Augustine and Pelagian was over the issue of whether you view ability and responsibility one and the same thing.

Augustine vs. Pelagius Part Two - Grace, Salvation, and Redemption | Heretical Ideas Magazine 2009

At various points we get lavish set-pieces discussing everything from the Pelagian heresy and the history of Mexico City to Errol Flynn's looks.

Intellectual Intrigue in Mexico City Alexander Theroux 2011

Although the Catholic doctrine moved more in a semi-Pelagian direction in the 16th Century, many Protestant denominations, particularly those derived from Calvinism, retained many Augustinian notions of Original Sin and Grace.

Augustine vs. Pelagius Part Four - The Politics of Free Will | Heretical Ideas Magazine 2009

At the time of the Pelagian controversy, Augustine was already successful in defending orthodoxy and having the Donatist and Manichean sects declared heresies.

Augustine vs. Pelagius Part Four - The Politics of Free Will | Heretical Ideas Magazine 2009

In actuality, the Pelagian “heresy” is more consistent with early Christian thought, the words of Christ as recorded in the Gospel, and its consequences provide a more reasonable Christian worldview then does Augustinian theology.

Augustine vs. Pelagius - Part One: Man, the Fall, and Original Sin | Heretical Ideas Magazine 2009