2007-02-03 22:56:21 · 12 answers · asked by Pawan S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Lawful in a SECULAR society. ( I want to be specific)
People behaving lawfully under religious rule have been known to do some pretty damn nasty things.
2007-02-03 23:07:35 · answer #1 · answered by synicalprick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question as not all religions abide and acknowledge the law of the land. In Australia we currently have the Exclusive Brethren who already don't vote (which is compulsory here, unlike in the US) and have other beliefs that are not in conjunction with the law. They are currently funding some political campaigns and pushing for their bill to be passed that excludes them from a law that enforces the rights of a child (something to do with custody battles). It is odd that they can choose to not vote yet they are trying to influence the government. I'm sure this is not an isolated case. Then there are the religions that condone bigamy, or multiple marriages, where it is not recognised legally.
Anyway, in answer to your question - I would say that a law abider is most likely to be a more honorable person.
2007-02-04 07:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're a good Christian you try to live all the commandments of the Lord. You also obey and do your best to live by the laws of the land. Remember this life is only a testing ground for all man kind, we try and do our best. We will fall, make mistakes, make wrong choices, but as long as we ask for forgiveness and go through the steps of repentance the Lord will forgive us; just don't repeat the same mistake.
2007-02-04 07:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by pattycakes 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lawful, with a non religious relationship with God. The Word of God says that all good things are lawful so you must follow the law in order to be spirit filled but righteousness is only given through the Propitiator for our sins. If I mention His name, I'll get the dreaded "thumbs down."
2007-02-04 07:01:22 · answer #4 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Examples of people putting their religioun above the law:
- christian terrorist James Kopp
- christian terrorist Eric Rudolph
- the KKK
- the Nazis
- the Taliban
- al Qaeda
- white supremacists
- most recently, Robert Pickton
I could provide thousands of examples, but these prove the point.
Those who seek to put their religion above the law seek to justify and perpetrate violence. If their religious arguments had any merit, the religion wouldn't require anyone perpetrate violence against others.
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2007-02-04 07:15:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lawful. If you break the law you do time in prison and if it's something real bad you get the lethal injection. If your not religious, who the bloody hell really cares.
2007-02-04 07:02:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Believing in Jesus Christ and following the laws He set down.
2007-02-04 07:28:02 · answer #7 · answered by tracy211968 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's like asking whether water or oxygen is vital for survival....i guess u've to be religious and also abide by the law.
2007-02-04 07:41:28 · answer #8 · answered by Lamya 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are a religious you abide by the law!
2007-02-04 06:59:02 · answer #9 · answered by Gerry 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
lawful. to abide by religious laws you would be required (by religious law) to kill me for not being a believer.
2007-02-04 06:59:09 · answer #10 · answered by johnny.zondo 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋