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ST. Augustine rejected Manichean's because he believe that God didn't create evil and that God wanted everything to be perfect, so there would be no problem with Good and Evil. He also famously said that he rejected the Manichean's beliefs light cannot disappear or deteriorate into light.

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What is the last name of Saint Augustine?

Saint Augustine's surname (last name) would be "Of Hippo" because that's where he resided. Surnames that were family names like Hall, or Smith, or Kemp were not in use until 1375, and Saint Augustine lived from 354-430 A.D.


What does the name Augustine mean?

Augustine means venerated, dignified or majestic.


What is a significant place in life of Saint Augustine?

One significant place in the life of Saint Augustine is Hippo Regius, where he became Bishop and served for over thirty years. It was in Hippo that Augustine wrote many of his philosophical and theological works, and where he played a key role in defending and developing Christian doctrine. Augustine's presence in Hippo also had a lasting impact on the local Christian community and the wider Church.


What were the difficulties Saint Augustine faced?

Saint Augustine faced inner struggles with faith and moral dilemmas, particularly during his youth. He also faced external challenges from the Donatist controversy and the sack of Rome by the Visigoths. Additionally, Augustine grappled with the complexity of reconciling his previous beliefs with his newfound Christian faith.


Was Saint Augustine married to Monica?

No. St. Monica is the mother of St. Augustine. St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine, was born ca. 332 CE. Monica was a model Christian mother. She was married to a dissolute and violent husband which caused her much suffering, but with Christian forbearance, patience, and dedication Monica succeeded in bringing her husband to baptism. Monica always looked after her son, Augustine. After her death, Augustin was baptized. Monica's cult spread in the 10th Century. In art, St. Monica is depicted in the black habit of an Augustinian nun. Her attributes are the book of the Rule (Regula) of Augustine and the crucifix. She is the protector of mothers and widows. Her memorial day is 27 August.

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What did manicheans believe in?

nothing


What did Augustine object to?

Augustine objected to several things, including the teachings of certain heretical groups, such as the Manicheans, Donatists, and Pelagians. He also criticized the idea of relying on human reason alone to understand religious truths, and he opposed the idea that humans could achieve salvation through their own efforts without the need for divine grace.


What was the appeal of Manichaeism to Augustine of Hippo and why did he reject it?

Augustine, when a young adult, was deceived by the reading of the Old Testament, full of "fabulae", stories depecting superstious behaviors, and he did not want to follow the catholic Church authority saying that Old Testament was divinely inspired. He also wanted an answer about the origin of evil. Manicheans proposed a religious path of liberty, explaining the evil as a principle opposed to the good, the world being the place of the struggle between the two principles. There was no moral responsibility for the sins... But after nine years as an "auditor" of this sect, he could not more accept the manichean dogmas with a non-real Christ and evil as a material reality. It was an intellectual deception in his search of wisdom and truth. St Ambrose, the bishop of Milan (Italy) taught him the catholic interpretation of the Old Testament as the preparation of the New Covenant in Christ, really man and really God. Augustine then discovered God in the life of the catholic Church and asked for baptism. It was in 387.


Is this true or false Augustine rejected Classical humanism on the grounds that it underestimated the role of reason in faith?

False. Augustine did not reject Classical humanism; rather, he integrated elements of Classical philosophy, like reason, into his Christian theology. He believed that reason could complement faith and that they were ultimately compatible in understanding the world.


Which Saint Augustine is Saint Augustine Florida named for?

Augustine of Hippo


What university did Augustine attend?

Which one? Augustine of Hippo or Augustine of Canterbury.


Is St. Augustine Florida named after St. Augustine of Hippo?

Yes, the city is named for St. Augustine of Hippo.


What is the birth name of Greg Augustine?

Greg Augustine's birth name is Gregory Alan Augustine.


What is the birth name of Augustine Lungu?

Augustine Lungu's birth name is Augustine Paul Lungu.


Did Augustine joined many cults before becoming a Christian?

If you are asking about Augustine of Hippo, he does not seem to have joined "many" cults, but he did belong to one in particular-- a Persian religion that was, at that time, a rival of Christianity-- it was called Manicheism, named after their founder, a Mesopotamian man named Mani. The Manicheans were dualists: they believed life was a cosmic battle between good and evil; the cosmic battle was also fought in the heavens, with a deity who represented the light of wisdom and a deity who represented the darkness of ignorance. Ultimately, Augustine drifted away from this cult, and came to disagree with its teachings. He was baptized a Christian around the year 387 and became a leader of the church in Africa.


What is the story of Saint Augustine Aquinas?

There is no such saint. There is a Thomas Aquinas and an Augustine of Hippo but no Saint Augustine Aquinas.


What actors and actresses appeared in Augustine - 1991?

The cast of Augustine - 1991 includes: Geraldine Somerville as Augustine