Wednesday, March 10, 2010

St. Augustine of Hippo

  • A Berber Philosopher and theologian,

Augustine is a key member to the development western Christianity. He helped mold the basis of original sin and just war. He was born in what is now Algeria. His mother (Saint Monica) wanted him to become a Christian but he became a pagan. After he converted and went against pagans himself. When he became Christian he hated his former lifestyle.

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