Problem
What were St. Augustine of Hippo's beliefs on the Christian Conception of Natural Law? What was their moral theory of the State?
More specifically, what were his views on:
• Statesmanship,
• Covenant,
• Christian Kingship,
• Democracy,
• Religion and the State relationship,
• Positive law, and
• Public policy formation?
Include a discussion on how Augustine viewed these ideas in relation to the Christian Conception of Natural Law.
Reference:
• Augustine, S. (1954). The City of God, books xvii-xxii. Catholic University of America Press.
• Augustine, S. (1999). On Christian Teaching. Oxford University Press, USA.