again with 47

I have been trying for more than a week now to remember St. Augustine's name. Obviously, I have now done so, but I had to do it by pulling up the papers I wrote on him and rereading them. I do quite enjoy the irreverence with which I treated my "Philosophy of Religion" class, and so I have, again, the urge to share. (I did once before, back in the summer of '07, hence the "once again" bits.)

I'm not quite sure which particular paper (they are for the most part rather short) I wish to share at present, but it probably should have to do with Augustine, since that's the name I wanted to remember. The question is, which one? Well, why not both? Enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not necessarily completely agree with the arguments made below. Besides, this is religious philosophy, people. Somebody is bound to be offended. If you flame me, I will wonder (pointedly) where you came from and why you seem to be stalking me. On the other hand, please feel free to respectfully disagree, so I can do the same right back and we can enjoy a pleasant discussion.

( Augustine: Omniscience vs. Free Will )

The next piece, which is much shorter, takes almost the same starting point and goes in a completely different direction with it. I'm a little less sure of some bits of it, but then I'm not actually a scholar of philosophies.

( CRQ #3: Augustine & Cruelty on the Part of God )