In his epic memoir Confessions—written late in his life—he gives us an example of his pointlessly self-destructive tendencies. He describes an event from his teenage years when he and some friends stole pears from a local orchard. They didn’t even eat the pears; they tossed them to some pigs. Augustine wrote that he did this nonsensical act simply because the act of stealing was a thrill.

St. Augustine was the bishop of Hippo (now Annaba,

Theo Von is known for his unique brand of observational comedy that often highlights the absurdity of everyday life. He frequently draws from his own personal experiences and Southern upbringing to create humorous stories and anecdotes. His comedy style often involves self-deprecating humor and a playful, light-hearted approach to sensitive topics. He also incorporates wordplay and clever jokes into his routines, often playing off of the audience's reactions and interactions. 

hillbilly comedian, who tells random stories 

He attempted to reform Calvinism, and lent his name to a movement—Arminianism—which resisted some of the Calvinist tenets (unconditional election, the nature of the limitation of the atonement, and irresistible grace).

theologian who was against parts of Calvinism

The five principles of Calvinism as formulated by the Synod of Dort (1618-1619) are summarized in "tulip," a popular acronym for total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistibility of grace and final perseverance of the saints.
Fights against Arminianism