Pelagianism

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Pelagianism (uncountable)

(Christianity) 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.

Translations

Christian belief

French: pélagianisme (fr) m
German: Pelagianismus m

Occitan: pelagianisme
Portuguese: pelagianismo (pt) m

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