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    Challenges→The argument that having children is morally wrong is especially forceful in the context of Augustinian theology.

    Augustine explicitly held in 'The City of God' that membership in the elect constitutes an incomparably greater good than non-existence, meaning existence itself is a precondition for the supreme good of beatific union.

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    Augustine(as the main subject of the statement)
    An influential early Christian philosopher (354-430 CE) whose writings shaped Western Christianity and philosophy; he argued that God's grace and predestination determine who goes to heaven.
    Beatific union(as the supreme good being referenced)
    A state of perfect happiness and closeness to God that comes after death; it's considered the ultimate good in Christian philosophy.
    Precondition(as what recognitive practices are for conceptual content)
    Something that must exist or happen first, before something else can exist or happen.
    The City of God(as the source text being discussed)
    A major book written by Augustine defending Christianity after Rome fell to invaders; it contrasts the perfect spiritual city (God's kingdom) with earthly cities.

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    The elect(as the group Augustine is discussing)
    In Christian theology, the people chosen by God for salvation and eternal happiness in heaven.

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