Recovering Pelagius: Diocese of Atlanta Seeks to Reinstate 5th Century Heretic
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It seems as if Pelagius is making a comeback these days. The 4th-5th Century Theologian, Pelagius, is the father of Pelagianism. Pelagianism is a theological system that was condemned as heresy by more church councils than any other in history. Pelagius taught that man is basically good and can move towards God by his own power, without the grace of the Holy Spirit. Man can convert himself to God, believe the Gospel and whole-heartedly obey God's Law and thus merit forgiveness of sins and eternal life. (Tim Ysteboe, We Believe (F&F Press, 2010), 55-56)
A special thank you to T.R. Halvorson from Twin Stone Warden for sending this to PM Notes. This is very disturbing to read but consistent with much of American spirituality, especially what we see happening within Evangelicalism. Enjoy the read below and the additional resources below.
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Recovering Pelagius: Diocese of Atlanta Seeks to Reinstate 5th Century Heretic
By David W. Virtue
www.virtueonline.org
October 19, 2011
If the Rev. Benno D. Pattison, Rector, the Church of the Epiphany in Atlanta, has his way, the 5th Century heretic Pelagius, declared so by the Council of Carthage, will be reinstated at the next and final Diocese of Atlanta annual meeting presided over by Bishop Neil Alexander.
Nearly 500 clergy members and parish delegates will gather in Rome (Georgia) Nov. 4-5 for the 105th Annual Council of the Diocese of Atlanta and vote on reinstating Pelagius who denied original sin as well as Christian grace. Click Here To Read More
www.virtueonline.org
October 19, 2011
If the Rev. Benno D. Pattison, Rector, the Church of the Epiphany in Atlanta, has his way, the 5th Century heretic Pelagius, declared so by the Council of Carthage, will be reinstated at the next and final Diocese of Atlanta annual meeting presided over by Bishop Neil Alexander.
Nearly 500 clergy members and parish delegates will gather in Rome (Georgia) Nov. 4-5 for the 105th Annual Council of the Diocese of Atlanta and vote on reinstating Pelagius who denied original sin as well as Christian grace. Click Here To Read More
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