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Augustus Hare

The virtue of paganism was strength the virtue of Christianity is obedience.

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Augustus Hare contrasts the main qualities admired in two belief systems, highlighting that paganism valued physical or personal power, while Christianity emphasized following rules and submitting to authority. This suggests a shift from valuing individual might to prioritizing discipline and compliance.

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