Comparison Of Christianity, Augustine, And St. Patrick

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“God is with you. God is your God. God will strengthen you. God will help you. God will uphold you.” This quote is vastly spoken from those who are great supporters of God. In the Christian faith, God is someone who followers look up to, who will love and forgive, and who will watch over everyone. He is someone who accepts all and would not abandon a living soul for he constantly forgives, tests, and sees wellness of change in people. Although St. Augustine, St. Antony, and St. Patrick hold the same belief system many Christians follow today, St. Augustine provides the most compelling example and necessary corrective for our society due to his realistic experiences in life that can relate to many people today. St. Augustine, born and raised

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