Augustine

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In this article, the writer discusses that St Augustine, born in the Middle Ages, continues to be one of the most influential individuals in today's world regarding the matter of 'original sin' and what it means, how it is used in religion and why it should be of importance to mankind. The writer notes that Augustine's influence has been present for almost 1500 years and it is not dissipating quickly. The writer explains that part of that influence was the fact that he gave original sin a description that is still closely followed by many religions today. The writer concludes that Augustine would probably be pleased with the influence his work has had, both in the past and currently. The writer maintains that with 'original sin' prevalent in his thoughts, along with his numerous other writings, he will continue to have his thoughts and ideals espoused throughout mankind.

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"Describing his influence as of paramount importance on the waning, old organization and the relatively new organization of the Catholic Church was exactly what Augustine may have been searching for. Instead of the mystical past, he wished to have a well-grounded future, giving exact meaning to what was seen as some well-intentioned but rather obscure ideas and ideals as espoused by former religious organizations."
"Other experts agree with Kligerman, including Jean-Francois Collange , who states the following in agreement with Kligerman's assertions regarding Augustine ... "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Collange, Jean-Francois (2005) Bioethics and Sin, Christian Bioethics, Vol. 11, Issue 2, pp 175 - 182
• Deane, Herbert Andrew. (1997) The Political and Social Ideas of St. Augustine, http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=THxuqTME5mMC&oi=fnd&pg=PR23&sig=eBW4QX79r-lRA9JvRGaw9qrPx5M&dq=st+augustine+original+sin, accessed January 15, 2007
• Lees, Clare A. (1997) Engendering Religious Desire: Sex, Knowledge, and Christian Identity in Anglo-Saxon England, The Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies, Vol 27, Issue 1, pp 17 - 46
• Kligerman, Charles. (1957) A Psychoanalytic Study of the Confessions of St. Augustine, Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association, Vol 5, pp 469 - 484
• New Advent (2006) Original Sin: Meaning, http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11312a.htm, accessed January 15, 2007

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