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Answer:
St. Augustine was really a religious scholar and theorist of Christianity. He focused on equality and reconciliation, and in the new world, his ideas are still being used.
Explanation:
Emperor makes his case clearer and improves his reputation by citing such an influential figure in the world of ideology, and proving that he held the same perspective as he's ever been.