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New Polity
The Problem of Death and the City of Man
Jul 11, 2024
Alex Denley and Dr. Andrew Jones delve into the problem of death in pagan regimes using St. Augustine's 'City of God'. They discuss Cain's murder of Abel, founding cities by violence, inferior law of violence, and Christ's overturning of death. The contrast between paganism and Christianity, divine law in ancient times, and exploring biblical narratives are also highlighted.
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- Pagan regimes base societal structures on fear of death, shaping virtues and social organization.
- Human nature's duality of body and soul debate rationality, divinity, and self-sufficiency.
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Paganism and Christianity's Relationship
Paganism is defined in its relationship to Christianity, according to St. Augustine. Christianity, as it fulfilled Judaism, created the 'city of God,' contrasting with the pre-Christian 'city of man.' Various pagan regimes represent variations of the city of man, persisting through history in opposition to Christian doctrine.
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