Interpreting Augustine in a Secular State

The chapter explores Robert Marcus' interpretation of Augustine post-Second Vatican Council, advocating for state neutrality as a way to desacralize politics and benefit the commonwealth. It delves into the complications of applying medieval understandings of Augustine to modern political ideologies, highlighting Marcus' perspective on liberalism and the state's role as a referee for citizens. There is a critique of Marcus' secular-friendly version of Augustine and a discussion on the evolution of a liberal Augustinianism approach in relation to the state and religious beliefs.