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St. Justin Martyr

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Religious Figure

The Resume

    (100-165)
    Born in Nabulas, Israel
    Church Father, canonized saint and early Christian martyr
    Author of 'Apology' and 'Dialogue with Trypho'
    Beheaded in Rome circa 165 AD
    Born in modern day Israel and referred to himself as a Samaritan but is believed to be of either Greek or Roman ancestry

Why he might be annoying:

    In the past, many works have been ascribed to him but now only two works, 'Apology' and 'Dialogue with Trypho,' are.
    He was one of the poorer writers among the Church Fathers.
    Some of his stuff sounds anti-semitic.
    He believed that Socrates and Heraclitus were Christians, reasoning that Christianity was the truth and they sought truth therefore they were Christians.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was well versed in philosophy, especially the Stoics and Platonists, but turned to Christianity when he found the wisdom of men inadequate.
    He was attracted to the morality of the early Christians and their courage in facing martyrdom.
    He sought to establish a bond between Christianity and philosophy and did not see a conflict between the two.
    He used the Scriptures superbly in his writings.
    He opened his own school in Rome, teaching his reconciliation between theology and philosophy.
    He died bravely for his beliefs.
    Unlike many of the clergy of today, he was never involved in any type of scandal.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 157 Votes: 47.77% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 20 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 103 Votes: 52.43% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 109 Votes: 46.79% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 19 Votes: 89.47% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 36 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 44 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 81 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 89 Votes: 44.94% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 218 Votes: 45.41% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 16 Votes: 25.00% Annoying