How is Ashbrittle described in the book, J: A Novel?

Ashbrittle is a cathedral city up the coast from Port Reuben. It features a massive, beautiful cathedral that has been anesthetized for public use by the government. References to violence or specific religious belief have been erased in keeping with OPERATION ISHMAEL. Ahsbrittle is visited by Kevern and Ailinn during their trip to the capital. There, they reflect on God and human nature. Kevern notes that humankind needs religious belief, believing it does more good than harm. Without religious belief, life is empty.