CAS PH 155 Lecture : God Law.docx
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Tyrannical law not in accordance with reason is not law but a perversion of law. A law is unjust if burdens are placed on the community in an unequal fashion even if they are aimed at the common good, there are acts of violence rather than law. When faced with unjust laws you should give up your right to disobey as mathews gospel says if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him an extra two. (this seems completely ridiculous to me-aaron) A ruler is above the rule of law, but in the judgement of god the prince is not above the rule of law. Since human moral conduct are directed by reason which is the basic principle of human actions, those moral actions that are in accord with reason are good, those that depart from reason are evil.