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Original sin does not taint humans; humans are able to live a sinless life on their own, without God's assistance. Mortals are able to "choose good or evil without special divine aid".

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Pelagianism was condemned at the Council of Carthage. The condemnation was ratified at the Council of Ephesus.

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The Chief Opponent was Saint Augustine of Hippo. He believed that human beings could not live a life of righteousness on their own, and they had to depend on God.

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Founded by the British monk Pelagius. He preached free will and ascetism, which is abstinence from worldly pleasure. Pelagius was praised very early in his career, but later he was accused of lying to defend himself from public condemnation