Were St Augustine and the Council of Nicea correct to reject the doctrine of Pelagianism?

Question

I ask this only for my personal salvation, not for something important like an exam.

Answer 1

Pelagianism is the belief that original sin did not taint human nature (which, being created from God, was divine), and that mortal will is still capable of choosing good or evil without Divine aid. Thus, Adam's sin was "to set a bad example" for his progeny, but his actions did not have the other consequences imputed to Original Sin. Pelagianism views the role of Jesus as "setting a good example" for the rest of humanity (thus counteracting Adam's bad example). In short, humanity has full control, and thus full responsibility, for its own salvation in addition to full responsibility for every sin (the latter insisted upon by both proponents and opponents of Pelagianism). According to Pelagian doctrine, since humanity is no longer in need of any of God's graces beyond the creation of will,Jesus' sacrifice is devoid of its redemptive quality.
Also the heresy would imply that Christian baptism is not really needed and this goes against all that was taught by the Apostles and Paul, it really is a form of Humanism that sets the creature on a par with the Creator and so it was right that Augustine condemned it and later the council.

Answer 2

I don't see a citation for Nicea anywhere. Carthage and Ephesus which was in 400 AD (Nicea was 300 AD).

It's an interesting concept on to dwell on.

It's akin to the varied PRotestant views on ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED and Falling From Grace.

I never actually heard of this before so this goes up as one reason to be thankful for R&S

Answer 3

No,

the doctrine of pelagianism is closer to ultimate truths. You are you. You can act well or badly.

Answer 4

Whether or not the Council rejected it doesn't add one iota to the factual basis of nor the evidence for the God Hypothesis.

Answer 5

It depends on perspective and presupposition. everyone has accurately described their views. it depends on what you believe. you can debate whether you chose that or if your sinful nature controlled or steared you will. don't know, your salvation is in your own hands.