So, what's Pelagius got to do with me?
Pelagianism: The theology stemming from the thought of Pelagius, which emphasizes human ability and free will rather than depravity and sinfulness. In the view of mostd Pelagians, it is possible to live without sin. The effect of Adam's sin upon his descendants was simply that of a bad example. From Millard Erickson, Concise Dictionary of Christian Theology, p126
Semi-Pelagianism: Rather than Adam simply providing a bad example, this position sees humanity as inheriting a certain weakness of volition from Adam. Although divine grace is indespensible for salvation, it does not necessarily need to precede a free human choice, because, despite the weakness of human choice, the will is able to take the initiative toward God.
Ephesians 2:1-3, however, says And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked...
Pelagianism and semi-pelagianism lead to moralism which comes in a variety of flavors, conservative and biblical; or liberal and secular. Moralism precedes on the assumption that the will is able to meet whatever is commanded, whether these commands spring from the Bible or from the post-modern culture.
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"Pelagianism and semi-pelagianism lead to moralism which comes in a variety of flavors, conservative and biblical; or liberal and secular. "
This is, for me, what differs you from others I hear, on both the left and the right. I often feel, from them, as if I am being attacked by snipers, being "attacked" from both sides.
You, without compromising what you believe, are willing to admit "semi-Pelagianism" is not limited to one ideology.
This is why I read your blog daily.
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