2. Laws Flashcards
1
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Why Have Laws?
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- They protect the common good
2
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What are Laws?
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- set of rules
- not just arbitrary rules
- Laws protect the members of the group while preserving the bond and unity
3
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What are the 5 requirements for a Law?
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- Lawmaker
- A Specific direction of Action
- The Common Good
- A Specific Group of Poeple
- Obligation
4
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What is a Lawmaker?
A
God’s Law - Divine Positive Law
Natural Law - Natural Moral Law
Human Law - Human Positive Law
5
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What is God’s Law?
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- God began his law with the covenant (ten commandments).
- It is Divine and it cannot be changed or altered.
6
Q
What is Natural Law?
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- God’s law is embedded in us.
7
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What is Human law?
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- These laws are created by humans.
- They are conditioned by modern times, such as time period, place and culture.
8
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What are specific Direction of Action?
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- Civil Laws: Laws that are written and enforced by local, national and worldwide groups
- Canon Law: The supreme law of the Church that covers all aspects of Church Life
9
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What is the Common Good?
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- Laws are made to protect the interests of all people
10
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What is the specific group of People requirement?
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- Laws are set up to help groups realize a good life for all
11
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What is an Obligation?
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- We are morally obligated to protect the common good and the laws that promote it.
- On the other hand we need to stand up against laws that do not protect people.
12
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What is the Christian view on Natural Law?
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- Mos tfundamental law
- It defines what it means to be human.
- is engraved in our hearts
13
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Examples of Natural Law?
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- Procreating and preserving life
- Whatever pertains to reason belongs to natural law
