PULSE FINAL

1. Drawing upon his own words, explain why Augustine came to write his Confessions. In what way might his act of authorship be regarded as an act of service? Wants to show people who he is to convince them that he is genuine; meant to stir people’s feelings oThe only real happiness is found in God and Augustine found it Act of service b/c Augustine shared his whole self for the sake of the wholeness of others Showing his wounds to God oRemen—we serve with ourselves and our wounds (helping = inequality) Provides an example of how God’s mercy and grace made him who he is now one who has been healed oTells us about his sinfulness and how God’s mercy changed his life (flaws + transformation) Before we repent God loves us, and he makes it possible for us to face ourselves Why should we believe what Augustine says? oTruth comes out of love (that’s how he learned Latin) oThe struggles he went through are typical of human beings, so to attain happiness you must find God