Description: (British Monk and Theologian Known for His Theological System Called Pelagianism)
Pelagius, a British theologian, is known for promoting Pelagianism, a doctrine emphasizing human free will in salvation and denying original sin. He was accused of heresy at the 415 synod of Jerusalem and criticized by Augustine of Hippo for his views on human nature and asceticism. Pelagius stressed the importance of human choice in his teachings, leaving a lasting impact through his theological ideas and disputes.