CE 10 Unit 5-1 Law and Morality

Morality

the science of humans ought to do by reason of who they are

Law

Law
is a rule of conduct enacted by competent authority
for the sake for the common good "

Moral Law

God's fatherly instruction for us from Jesus
Shows us how to be perfect
Teaches and bestows God's justice
Leads us to eternal happiness
Bans evil that leads us away from God and His love

Law St. Thomas Aquinas

"A ordinance of reason for the common good, promulgated by the one who is charge of the community"

4 conditions of law

1 Law is reasonable.
2 Laws are for the common good.
3 Competent authority makes law
4 Law must be promulgated.

Eternal Law

the source, in God, of all law
revelas what God intends us to do and to avoid (according to God's wise and loving plan)

Natural Law

The natural law expresses
the original moral sense
which enables man to discern
By reason
the good and the evil,
the truth and the lie

Revealed Law

the Old Law and the New Law,
or
Law of the Gospel

Natural laws key points

Universal
Permanent
Unchanging throughout history
Applies to all, in all places, for all times

Civil Law

Civil law is a legal system derived from Roman law that governs private disputes between individuals or organizations, typically involving issues such as contracts, property, and family matters.

Natural Law

"THe rules that express it remain substantially valid" throughout history, in many different societies and cultures

"The natural law, present in the heart of each man and established by reason, is universal in its precepts and its authority extends to all men" (CCC, 1956).