Martyrdom, whether occurring for the faith of Christianity or not, is a powerful tool that empowers and draws people to religion. People fighting for what they believe in and what they think is right, even if it isn’t for religion Continue reading
Religion in any form has been known to give meaning to people’s lives for centuries. People devote their lives to following who or what they believe is the higher power, often taking their devotion to extreme levels. In the history Continue reading
“It is the cause, not the death, that makes the martyr” (Napoleon Bonaparte). There is something that is far more dangerous than any weapon man can create, more uplifting than any act of service. This concept can catch the world Continue reading
In Augustine’s Confessions, he begins with the story of his early childhood going into high school, while also talking directly to God throughout those times in his life. While there is much to reprehend from this story, there is still such a Continue reading
Confessions is, by no means, a comprehensive guide to the history of antiquity; this is intentional, I’d imagine. It is of paramount importance that we recognize the state of Augustine when he was writing this piece; that of reflection; a novel Continue reading
In order to paint a picture of a world, there is both information that one needs to include, and information that the reader does not need to know. There is a certain point after years of professional writing where a Continue reading
Augustine’s Confessions is an autobiography from the 3rd century, and the deep lessons are applicable to the situations of modern day. Augustine does a great job of dissecting his past wrongdoings, and teaching the reader a lesson from his own Continue reading
If a person chooses to write an autobiography, they must feel that their life, or an event in their life, is significant enough that it must be shared with others. The author must believe that someone else can learn from Continue reading
As we carry on with our lives in a rather fast-paced fashion we often forget the small details that make up our reality. In St. Augustine’s Confessions, we see that this is the main element that is missing throughout his Continue reading
Given that Augustine is writing during the 300s–and from his own perspective as a male–it makes sense that he does not touch on gender roles or, for that matter, any women other than his mistresses and potential wife. Of course, Continue reading
