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What doctrine did Augustine help formulate regarding human freedom?

  • Original Sin

  • Predestination

  • Divine Grace

  • Just War Theory

Answer

Augustine helped formulate the doctrine of original sin, which states that all humans inherit the sin of Adam and Eve, and thus need the grace of Christ to attain true freedom. This doctrine has had a significant impact on Christian theology.
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