Exploring Augustine's Views on Fear and Coercion in Belief

This chapter delves into Saint Augustine's views on using fear and coercion to compel belief in God, touching on the effectiveness and potential pitfalls of such methods. It discusses the difference between coercion by legal authority and religious teachings, the internalization of beliefs, the virtue of justice, and historical parallels between St. Augustine and St. Paul in the context of religious liberty and faith integrity.