The four tiers of law (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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God's nature at foundation of moral law
God's nature at foundation of moral law
All-loving (omnibenevolent)
Eternal law
Eternal law
God's divine blueprint for the universe
Human comprehension of eternal law
Human comprehension of eternal law
Beyond human comprehension
Divine Law
Divine Law
God's guidance revealed through the Bible
Natural Law
Natural Law
Moral principles in human nature, discerned through reason
Human Law
Human Law
Human legislation aligning with natural & divine law
Source of Human Law's legitimacy
Source of Human Law's legitimacy
God's ultimate authority
Aquinas: participation of eternal law in rational creature
Aquinas: participation of eternal law in rational creature
Natural law
The four tiers of law
The four tiers of law
Eternal Law, Divine Law, Natural Law, Human Law
What reflects God's omnibenevolent nature
What reflects God's omnibenevolent nature
Eternal law
How Natural Law is discerned
How Natural Law is discerned
Through reason
How Divine Law is revealed
How Divine Law is revealed
Through the Bible