John Vervaeke and Christopher Mastropietro: Reinventio #6 Love, Eros, and Virtue
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Exploring Augustine's Views on Sin, Eros, and Sexuality
Delving into Augustine's beliefs, the chapter examines his intricate thoughts on sin and eros, their connection to sexuality's struggles, and their potential to lead towards chaos or God. It contrasts Eastern celebrations of sexuality for enlightenment with Augustine's views on love and virtue, emphasizing his capacity to overcome darkness. The conversation navigates through the philosophical claims, lived experiences, and theological necessity of sin in Christian theology, reflecting on narratives like autobiography and the interplay between narcissism and divine dialogue in Augustine's complex relationship with Eros and God.
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