Freethought and Freedom: Augustine’s Case for Righteous Persecution Excursions E157 - Sep 27th, 2017 Augustine argued that religious persecution was justified when done in the interest of the salvation of those persecuted. Download Episode Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify RSS Augustine argued that religious persecution was justified when done in the interest of the salvation of those persecuted. Originally published in essay form on February 13, 2015.