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The Suffering of Republics, Self-Sacrifice, and the Virtues of Two Cities | Dr. Chad Pecknold

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Comparison of Virtues: Regulus and Christian Heroes

The chapter explores the virtues of Roman hero Regulus who sacrificed himself for the common good and contrasts it with Christian virtues, emphasizing the devotion to the true God. Augustine praises Regulus's courage despite his worship of false gods, highlighting the importance of true religio for moral and societal well-being.

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