Definition of Pelagianism in English:
Pelagianism
noun pəˈleɪdʒɪənɪz(ə)mpəˈleɪdʒ(i)əˌnɪzəm
mass nounChristian Theology The doctrine of Pelagius and his followers, in particular the denial of the doctrines of original sin and predestination, and the defence of innate human goodness and free will.
Pelagianism continued to find support in Britain
Example sentencesExamples
- Arguably, his is the only conception of faith that avoids the heresy of Pelagianism.
- In 429 Bishops Germanus and Lupus were sent from Gaul to Britain to preach against Pelagianism.
- Who wishes to be reminded that most Christians, at least in the West, lean towards Pelagianism now?
- The Dutch Calvinists regarded themselves as defending Augustinianism from Pelagianism.
- What Pelagianism is proposing is that we do not have a sinful nature from the beginning.
Definition of Pelagianism in US English:
Pelagianism
nounpəˈlāj(ē)əˌnizəmpəˈleɪdʒ(i)əˌnɪzəm
Christian Theology The theological doctrine of Pelagius and his followers, in particular the denial of the doctrines of original sin and predestination, and the defense of innate human goodness and free will.
Pelagianism continued to find support in Britain
Example sentencesExamples
- What Pelagianism is proposing is that we do not have a sinful nature from the beginning.
- Who wishes to be reminded that most Christians, at least in the West, lean towards Pelagianism now?
- Arguably, his is the only conception of faith that avoids the heresy of Pelagianism.
- The Dutch Calvinists regarded themselves as defending Augustinianism from Pelagianism.
- In 429 Bishops Germanus and Lupus were sent from Gaul to Britain to preach against Pelagianism.