2007-07-25 05:13:48 · 17 answers · asked by Joe D 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Such as laws limiting abortion, Physician assisted suicide etc
2007-07-25 05:19:43 · update #1
No way!
2007-07-25 05:42:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If those are the laws of the country they live in , absolutely.
The basis of laws has no bearing on the rule of law. If you feel you are not bound to obey (as many politicians and others seem to feel) you have no right to the protection of that same body of law.
Either obey and do what you can to change the system or leave.
A bigger problem is when the "leadership" is obviously in contempt of the law, and their sycophants regularly disregard the law, it sets an example for criminal behavior by the entire population, which may be justified so long as the abuse continues. Such is the case in the U.S. today. With a criminal government, a criminal business community and even in some cases a criminal pulpit, why should the general population obey?
The U.S. was founded by secular humanists, the Christians had little to do with it and were not generally liked at the time. Their propaganda and pressure tactics have made them even less relevant, and it is time to turn them out of any office they may have usurped.
2007-07-25 12:20:59 · answer #2 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We all should obey laws unless the actual law is criminal, just as the segregation laws in the 50s.
But I also feel we disagree as to what a "christian-based law" is.
I am no longer religious by any means, but I am still against abortion, at least after the first 8 weeks.
I support the religious person's view that life begins at conception but do not support the view that laws should be based on religion. But I am against anything but the earliest term abortions. And this position is based on science. In my non-religious view, science supports the idea that human life starts as early as 8 week & is certainly there by 3 or 4 months. And based on this, I think abortion could be illegal as early as 8 weeks & at least be prohibited by 3 to 4 months. (except in the case of real physical danger to the mother)
The issue is morality, not religion.
Just because Christianity supports morality doesn't mean any moral law is "Christian-based"
2007-07-25 12:24:56 · answer #3 · answered by Smart Kat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
People of all faiths are obliged to obey the laws of the government in which they live, whether or not they are based on reasoning or religion.
That being said, just because an action is prohibited by Christian society and the government does not mean it is a christian based law.
2007-07-25 12:20:37 · answer #4 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a BIG difference between religious based laws and laws based on a common sense of morality and the public good. They may be on the same side of the street, but that doesn't make them related.
Why is prostitution illegal in most states? Is is because of the Bible? No. It's because it's a public health issue and offends the vast majority of the public's sense of morality.
Don't confuse morality with religion. The Islamic terrorists don't.
2007-07-25 12:28:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
While the arguments for and against certain laws - prior to their passage - may be based on religion, the law itself makes no mention of religion, and no religious interpretation is permitted of the law by any court.
So your question really makes no sense, except as a rant from the side that LOST the argument prior to the law's passage.
2007-07-25 12:25:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a difference between "Christian" laws and "Christian-based" laws.
The laws in America may be based on Judeo-Christian concepts, but they have been adapted by the government and are the official law of the land, so yes everyone in the country should be forced to obey our laws.
2007-07-25 12:17:37 · answer #7 · answered by Leah 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes. Christian based laws are based on the ten commandments. The way that all humans know the difference between right and wrong is because God wrote his law in our hearts. When we, because of our sinful nature, do things that are wrong, we are going against what God intended for us. That is why sometimes when a person does something bad they feel guilty right away. That feeling comes because we have God's law written in our hearts. Many people chose to ignore those feelings and are defiant of God and His laws. That doesn't not make it fine to disobey the law just because it is named a Christian law.
More importantly, we have forgiveness for our sins that is found in Jesus Christ who conquered sin, death, and the devil by dying on the cross and taking taking his life back. Death could not contain Him nor will it contain all those that believe in Him for salvation and forgiveness of sins.
2007-07-25 12:25:59 · answer #8 · answered by Pro-American 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, because most christians dont obey christian-based laws anyway!
The moment the mass hypocrisy stops on the far right stops-we'll talk.
2007-07-25 12:17:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
If it becomes law, then it becomes secular, and yes, you have to follow the law, Christian or non-Christian.
2007-07-25 12:21:54 · answer #10 · answered by leysarob 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Which laws do you find are christian based? You'll have to be a bit more descriptive.
2007-07-25 12:17:51 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋