Day 15: Manichaeism (The Confessions of St. Augustine)

Oct 16, 2023

In this podcast, St. Augustine seeks understanding and truth from Faustus, the Bishop of the Manichaeans. The speakers discuss the difference between Catholic and Manichaean accounts of evil, the impact of Augustine's meeting with Faustus on his spiritual journey, and the significance of heresy. They also reflect on the power of confession, the importance of seeking God, and the distinction between knowing God and knowing nature.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Prayer to the Holy Spirit and Reflection on Creation

02:03 • 4min

Reflections on Philosophers and Manichaeism

05:59 • 10min

Reflections on Religious Pluralism and the Threat of Heresy

15:37 • 4min

The Superiority of Knowing God

19:09 • 4min