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St. Augustine of Hippo

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Philosopher

The Resume

    (November 13, 354-August 28, 430)
    Wrote 'The Confessions' and 'The City of God'

Why he might be annoying:

    He felt way too much guilt over stupid things that he did as a kid.
    Although his father was a pagan, his mother insisted on raising him Christian.
    As a youth he turned his back on his faith.
    He spent a lot of time arguing over theological minutia.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Although he was in favor of abstinence, he admitted how difficult it was for him.
    He influenced all subsequent Christian theology.
    He was one of the most gifted thinkers of his time.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 186 Votes: 48.39% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 31 Votes: 41.94% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 22 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 106 Votes: 50.94% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 137 Votes: 47.45% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 31 Votes: 51.61% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 51 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 38.10% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 147 Votes: 45.58% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 43 Votes: 41.86% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 62 Votes: 37.10% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 54 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 123 Votes: 56.10% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 93 Votes: 47.31% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 243 Votes: 47.33% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 950 Votes: 41.58% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 799 Votes: 41.80% Annoying