Revealed to humans as divine commands which are in the old law and new law.
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Natural Law
They are imprinted in humans who recognise it by using their reason. Everything in nature/creation has an end purpose or "final cause". Animals fulfil their purpose naturally by instinct. Humans have free will, don't always fulfil their purpose.
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Human Law
Laws devised by human reason, adapted specifically to particular historical circumstances. The purpose is to promote virtue.
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Eternal Law
The highest level of law, the mind of God. God's relationship with the universe he creates is like the relationship of a ruler to a community.
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How does 'Natural Law' differ from the other laws?
Natural Law is a reflection of God's deontological eternal law. This reflection is revealed is revealed through our God given innate human reason
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Card 2
Front
They are imprinted in humans who recognise it by using their reason. Everything in nature/creation has an end purpose or "final cause". Animals fulfil their purpose naturally by instinct. Humans have free will, don't always fulfil their purpose.
Back
Natural Law
Card 3
Front
Laws devised by human reason, adapted specifically to particular historical circumstances. The purpose is to promote virtue.
Back
Card 4
Front
The highest level of law, the mind of God. God's relationship with the universe he creates is like the relationship of a ruler to a community.
Back
Card 5
Front
Natural Law is a reflection of God's deontological eternal law. This reflection is revealed is revealed through our God given innate human reason
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