Grahame Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Would we allow anyone to use the defence "My magical imaginary mate says that while the law says I can't ..... I have his permission to do it anyway"? Of course not, we have to follow the law of the land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccsux Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 we have to follow the law of the land. That's not quite true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frumius Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Would we allow anyone to use the defence "My magical imaginary mate says that while the law says I can't ..... I have his permission to do it anyway"? Agree SV...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Erikson Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 But why should a person of faith follow laws if they believe the people that enforce them to be "ungodly"? As such going against the creator of their world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Siddall Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 No, Even the bible says you have to follow the law of the land you live in, unless the law stops you doing Gods work, ie worshiping and preaching His word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 One law applied equally to all. I'd tend to agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Erikson Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 No, Even the bible says you have to follow the law of the land you live in, unless the law stops you doing Gods work, ie worshiping and preaching His word. What if god's work is removing the land of the infidels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccsux Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'd tend to agree with you. If only it was true. However, religious opinions do sometimes "override the law". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Siddall Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 But why should a person of faith follow laws if they believe the people that enforce them to be "ungodly"? As such going against the creator of their world. Because they have to respect the position of rulership. They may not agree with it, but they must abide and not cause a fuss. I totally disagree with this 'burying head in sand and hope it goes away' or 'God will deal with it' mentally It smacks of moral cowardice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 If only it was true. However, religious opinions do sometimes "override the law". Can you give examples? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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