It seems that the last few times you have replied or quoted me, you are looking for a fight. Your definition of Pelagianism is only half true. Sorry, but the Encyclopedia Britannica gives a more complete explanation, supporting what I said about the heresy.
"...Celestius, a
disciple of Pelagius,
denied the church’s doctrine of original sin and the necessity of infant Baptism.
Pelagianism was opposed by Augustine, bishop of Hippo, who asserted that human beings could not attain righteousness by their own efforts and were totally dependent upon the grace of God. Condemned by two councils of African bishops in 416, and again at Carthage in 418, Pelagius and Celestius were finally excommunicated in 418; Pelagius’ later fate is unknown.
The controversy, however, was not over.
Julian of Eclanum continued to assert the Pelagian view and engaged Augustine in literary polemic until the latter’s death in 430. Julian himself was finally condemned, with the rest of the Pelagian party, at the Council of
Ephesus in 431. Another heresy, known as
Semi-Pelagianism (
q.v.), flourished in southern Gaul until it was finally condemned at the second Council of Orange in 529.
Pelagianism | religious history
Yes, Original Sin is a doctrine you borrowed from us. It has developed over time, and has never changed its essence.
Since more and more Protestant communities are denying the doctrine of original sin, you should take a poll and find out how divided you guys are, since this thread is about division.
Please, Marksman, think before resorting to childish posturing against me.
Your aim is off.
