The degree to which Human Law should be influenced by Aquinas' Natural Law

Human Law should be based purely upon Natural Law.

It could be argued that Natural Law could influence Human Law in positive ways. It is clear cut and objective, therefore easy to follow and use as guidance in everyday life. E.g. the primary precepts are straight forward universal rules that tell us right from wrong. The objective of human law is to keep order and the primary precepts reflect this.

Human Law should be based purely upon Natural Law.

It is useful when facing moral dilemmas such as abortion as it offers secondary precepts that allow more flexibility.

Human Law should be based purely upon Natural Law.

Natural Law upholds human laws such as do not murder and the primary precept: order in society. It could be argued that human law is based in the traditions of natural law, such as how society is based around the ten commandments.

Human Law should be based purely upon Natural Law.

Natural Law is ordained by God. It can be trusted to make correct decisions as God is omniscient (all-knowing).

Human Law should be based purely upon Natural Law.

Natural Law encourages being a virtuous person (revealed virtues, cardinal virtues) therefore creating the ideal citizen. Another effect of this is order in society and less crime rates.

Human Law should not be based upon Natural Law.

Another line of argument is that it does have its problems which would not be acceptable in working out and applying human law.

Human Law should not be based upon Natural Law.

We live in a secular society, so our laws should not be influenced by religion. It is objective and so applies to all at all times, however different cultures and religions don't share the same faith and ideas about God. Atheists

Human Law should not be based upon Natural Law.

Some of the primary precepts wouldn't hold up in contemporary. Reproduce goes against abortion and homosexuality. Preservation of life goes against euthanasia.

Human Law should not be based upon Natural Law.

Human Law is a practical response to problems of the day, not a set of moral rules. We shouldn't base our laws on what Aquinas thinks is natural. What is natural to him isn't natural to everyone else. Homosexual people believe that their sexuality is natural to them, Aquinas would disagree.

Human Law should not be based upon Natural Law.

Not everyone believes in God, so it is inappropriate to govern them with religious laws.

Human Law should not be based upon Natural Law.

Human Law should respond to today's needs, not outdated laws. Society has changed and progressed.