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What is the primary assertion made by St. Augustine regarding the existence of God?
What is the primary assertion made by St. Augustine regarding the existence of God?
According to St. Augustine, what distinguishes the Heavenly City from the Earthly City?
According to St. Augustine, what distinguishes the Heavenly City from the Earthly City?
How does St. Augustine view the role of the state in relation to God's authority?
How does St. Augustine view the role of the state in relation to God's authority?
What is a key responsibility of government in St. Augustine's perspective?
What is a key responsibility of government in St. Augustine's perspective?
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Which philosopher's ideas are recognized by St. Augustine as having a consciousness of love in governance?
Which philosopher's ideas are recognized by St. Augustine as having a consciousness of love in governance?
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What does St. Augustine suggest as necessary for political organizations to survive?
What does St. Augustine suggest as necessary for political organizations to survive?
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How does St. Augustine's view of obedience to state authority differ from secular views?
How does St. Augustine's view of obedience to state authority differ from secular views?
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What is the implication of promoting the common good according to St. Augustine?
What is the implication of promoting the common good according to St. Augustine?
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What is the primary role of the state as described in the content?
What is the primary role of the state as described in the content?
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According to St.Augustine, what is essential for justice to be possible?
According to St.Augustine, what is essential for justice to be possible?
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What does St.Augustine imply about the relationship between the state and the church?
What does St.Augustine imply about the relationship between the state and the church?
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How does St.Augustine redefine justice compared to Plato?
How does St.Augustine redefine justice compared to Plato?
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What is the significance of justice in a Pagan state according to the content?
What is the significance of justice in a Pagan state according to the content?
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What does sharing and concern for others signify in the context of the City of God?
What does sharing and concern for others signify in the context of the City of God?
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What does St.Augustine assert about the individual's actions in relation to God?
What does St.Augustine assert about the individual's actions in relation to God?
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What does St.Augustine believe about the nature of true justice?
What does St.Augustine believe about the nature of true justice?
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