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  More options Aug 28 2008, 1:17 am
From: Silts <siln...@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:17:34 -0700
Local: Thurs, Aug 28 2008 1:17 am
Subject: "Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false..."
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"Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false,
and by the rulers as useful." (Seneca the Younger, 5 BC – 65 AD)

Could anyone share his thoughts about his definition of "common people" from
the above quote in relation to what Christians claim to be famous "wise"
skeptic St Agustin of Hippo converted to Christian. St Agustin is
considerably "wise" right? correct me if otherwise, so does this mean his
conversion takes away this "wiseness" and turned him into one of the "common
people"? If yes, please elaborate how. Thanks.


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