Early Christian theologian and philosopher whose work The City of God contains passages critiquing societal decadence that some see as prescient criticism of modern liberalism
"From "The City of God" book 2 chapter 20: But the worshippers and admirers of these gods delight in imitating their scandalous iniquities, and are nowise concerned that the republic be less depraved and licentious. Only let it remain undefeated, they say, only let it flourish and abound in resources"