Natural Laws vs Human Laws

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Since Natural law has generally referred to that which what is right and wrong and whose power is made valid by nature, it follows that its precepts should be eternal, universal, and unchangeable. ( Inciardi, P. 29). In my opinion natural laws should be the determinations of what is just or moral regarding man-made laws. The ten commandments are great example's of God's law. It is a sin to go against God and to break these such laws and you would be punished. In our society as well as our common law there would be consequences of ones own actions. Jesus proclaimed that the two greatest commandments are to “Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, all thy soul, and mind” (Matthew 22:37) and to “ Love thy neighbor as thyself” ( Matthew 22:39). If more of our society put God above everything they would be inclined to think about the consequences of their actions and what God would want us to do. Forgiving all that hurt us just as God forgave us. This is what God wanted for us and it makes us a better person in the end.. To “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” The “Golden Rule.” Treat others the way we would like to be treated. Our society as a whole would have more respect for human life. It could reduce crimes, such as; murder, hate crimes, and burglary. In my experience if we treated others the way we would like to be treated; I wouldn't have to worry about walking to the store at night without possibly being robbed or raped. With police forces being dramatically understaffed and budget cuts, man-made laws are often disregarded. Crimes are going unnoticed, criminals are not being prosecuted for their crimes. Natural law is good for the well-being, safety and happiness of human life. Natural laws should be the determinants of what is just or moral regarding man-made
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