Editing Arminianism (section)

=== Divergence with Pelagianism ===
[[Pelagianism]] is a doctrine denying [[original sin]] and [[total depravity]]. No system of Arminianism founded on Arminius or Wesley denies original sin or total depravity;{{sfn|Pinson|2002|pp=138–139}} both Arminius and Wesley ''strongly'' affirmed that man's basic condition is one in which he cannot be righteous, understand God, or seek God.{{sfn|Arminius|1853b|p=192}} Arminius referred to Pelagianism as "the grand falsehood" and stated that he "must confess that I detest, from my heart, the consequences [of that theology]."{{sfn|Arminius|1853b|p=219|ps=. The entire treatise occupies pp. 196–452}} This association is considered as libelous when attributed to Arminius' or Wesley's doctrine,{{sfn|Pawson| 1996|p=106}} and Arminians reject all accusations of Pelagianism.{{sfn|Pawson| 1996|pp=97–98, 106}}{{sfn|Picirilli|2002|pp=6 ''ff''}}