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Pelagianism denied the Catholic doctrines of [[original sin]], the divinity of [[Jesus]], and [[salvation]] by [[grace]]. Pelagius held that salvation was achieved through one's own efforts, and was not a gift from God. Pelagianism also taught that human beings were born in a state of innocence with a nature that was as pure as that which [[Adam]] was given at his creation, hence there is no need to baptize infants and small children, nor any need for them to confess (before the age of five) that they have sinned and come short of the glory of God.<ref>[https://www.gotquestions.org/age-of-accountability.html Where do I find the age of accountablility in the Bible? What happens to babies and young children when they die? (gotquestions.org)]</ref><ref>See [http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c1a1.htm#1250 Catechism of the Catholic Church #1250 "The Baptism of Infants" (scborromeo.org)]</ref>

Pelagianism denied the Catholic doctrines of [[original sin]], the divinity of [[Jesus]], and [[salvation]] by [[grace]]. Pelagius held that salvation was achieved through one's own efforts, and was not a gift from God. Pelagianism also taught that human beings were born in a state of innocence with a nature that was as pure as that which [[Adam]] was given at his creation, hence there is no need to baptize infants and small children, nor any need for them to confess (before the age of five) that they have sinned and come short of the glory of God.<ref>[https://www.gotquestions.org/age-of-accountability.html Where do I find the age of accountablility in the Bible? What happens to babies and young children when they die? (gotquestions.org)]</ref><ref>See [http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c1a1.htm#1250 Catechism of the Catholic Church #1250 "The Baptism of Infants" (scborromeo.org)]</ref>

As a result of his basic assumption, Pelagius taught that man has an unimpaired [[moral]] ability to choose that which is spiritually good and possesses the [[free will]], ability, and capacity to do that which is spiritually good. This resulted in a gospel of salvation based on human works, in opposition to the Catholic doctrine of salvation by being [[Baptism|baptized into Christ]]. Man could choose to follow the precepts of [[God]] because he had the power within himself to do so.  

As a result of his basic assumption, Pelagius taught that man has an unimpaired [[moral]] ability to choose that which is spiritually good and possesses the [[free will]], ability, and capacity to do that which is spiritually good. This resulted in a gospel of salvation based on human works, in opposition to the Catholic doctrine of salvation by being [[Baptism|baptized into Christ]]. Pelagianism teaches that man can choose to follow the precepts of [[God]] because he has the power within himself to do so, without having any need for the assistance of God's freely bestowed, universally available gifts of [[grace]].  

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