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Augustine's Synthesis
- Augustine, a prominent figure in the 4th and 5th centuries, integrated Christianity, Neoplatonism, and Gnosticism.
- He addressed personal struggles with agency and a darkening world.
Augustine's Addiction
- Augustine, deeply affected by his sex addiction, described it as "licking the open sore of lust."
- This image conveys a compelling yet degrading desire that worsens his affliction.
Stolen Fruit
- Augustine's story of stealing fruit as a youth reveals his early awareness of his inner conflict.
- He felt compelled to do wrong, aligning with his Manichean worldview of a dark side pulling him down.