Confessions

to be one of the Catholic Church's greatest theologians. However, he was also a philosopher. See pg 244 textb
             Augustine's Confessions is a beautiful prayer to God, it is also a philosophical work. It should be noted that while Augustine was a theo, pertaining to the philosophy of religion. Although Augustine is a saint and theologian, there is a distinct difference between religion and the philosophy of religion.
             Augustine begins his autobiography praising God. He describes God as being all-powerful, everywhere, and beyond description. The reader can see how deep Augustine's love for God is and with what reverence he praises Him. Augustine acknowledges the fact that God is in his soul, either partially or wholly. He wants the Confessions to be an example of God's existence throughout his entire life. His soul is restless until it rests in God. He praises God for giving him the family he did.
             Augustine acknowledges the fact that as an infant he was not innocent. This seems strange since babies are thought to
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