The Sumerians believed that success in every area of life depended on pleasing the gods. Even though this was the main duty of the priest, ALL Sumerians had a responsibility to serve the worship the gods. The priest performed religious ceremonies for the gods, and the people relied on them to help gain the gods' favor.
Augustine of Hippo arguedd against the instistence of people to Focus on Rome,but instead called for them to focus on the Kingdom of heaven. The term pax deorum was effectively changed to pas Augustine.
