“The same divine authority that forbids the killing of a human being establishes certain exceptions, as when God authorizes killing by a general law or when He gives an explicit commission to an individual for a limited time.”
Quote by Saint Augustine
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Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine, born on November 13, 354 in Tagaste, North Africa, and died on August 28, 430, was an influential Christian theologian, philosopher, and writer. He is considered one of the 'Fathers of the Church' and had a profound impact on Christian theology, philosophy, and Latin literature. His work 'Confessions' is a classic of Western literature, and his thoughts have had a lasting influence on Christian doctrine and Western culture. more
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