Definitions for pelagian
pela·gian

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1. Pelagianadjective

   Of or pertaining to (circa 354–420/440), an ascetic who denied the need for divine aid in performing good works.

2. pelagianadjective

   pelagic; of or pertaining to the sea.

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1. pelagian

   Pelagianism is a Christian theological position that holds that the original sin did not taint human nature and that humans by divine grace have free will to achieve human perfection. Pelagius (c. 355 – c. 420 AD), an ascetic and philosopher from the British Isles, taught that God could not command believers to do the impossible, and therefore it must be possible to satisfy all divine commandments. He also taught that it was unjust to punish one person for the sins of another; therefore, infants are born blameless. Pelagius accepted no excuse for sinful behaviour and taught that all Christians, regardless of their station in life, should live unimpeachable, sinless lives. To a large degree, "Pelagianism" was defined by its opponent Augustine, and exact definitions remain elusive. Although Pelagianism had considerable support in the contemporary Christian world, especially among the Roman elite and monks, it was attacked by Augustine and his supporters, who had opposing views on grace, predestination and free will. Augustine proved victorious in the Pelagian controversy; Pelagianism was decisively condemned at the 418 Council of Carthage and is still regarded as heretical by the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church. For centuries afterward, "Pelagianism" was used in various forms as a pejorative accusation of heresy for Christians who hold unorthodox beliefs, but it has undergone reassessment by recent scholarship.

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1. Pelagianadjective

   of or pertaining to the sea; marine; pelagic; as, pelagian shells

2. Pelagiannoun

   a follower of Pelagius, a British monk, born in the later part of the 4th century, who denied the doctrines of hereditary sin, of the connection between sin and death, and of conversion through grace

3. Pelagianadjective

   of or pertaining to Pelagius, or to his doctrines

4. Etymology: [L. pelagius, Gr. pela`gios, fr. pe`lagos the sea: cf. F. plagien.]

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1. Pelagian

   pē-lā′ji-an, n. one who holds the views of Pelagius, a British monk of the 4th century, who denied original sin.—adj. pertaining to Pelagius.—n. Pelā′gianism, the doctrines of Pelagius.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pelagian in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pelagian in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pelagian
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelagian
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pelagian
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=pelagian