Analysis of Virtue and Sacrifice in St. Augustine's City of God

The chapter delves into St. Augustine's perspectives on virtue, sacrifice, and suffering, exploring examples from historical figures like Lucretia and Regulus. It discusses the importance of facing suffering with self-sacrifice and contrasts different responses to hardship, particularly focusing on the virtue of religion and proper worship. The analysis also considers the compatibility of Aquinas and Augustine's views on natural virtue and true sacrifice, leading to a discussion on society's organization in relation to the church.