Our lives are ordered by two codes - the moral code and the legal code. Quite often enough, these two codes complement each other as when we think of murder, which is both a moral and legal prohibition, or the keeping of a promise, which is both a moral practice and a legal enforcement in the form of a contract law. Examples abound. However, there are instances when the moral is not enforced by the legal. We are not compelled by the law to donate to the poor or any such morally noble causes. Neither will we be penalized for failing to help a blind man cross the road. More interestingly, there are, in certain places and at certain times, the law seems to allow and sanction what is morally objectionable to some of its citizens. Abortion, prostitution, homosexuality, and detention without trial are some such examples. So, what is the relationship between law and morality?
31.10.07
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Hey Chris,
Just wanted to let you know that I am here at your blog :)
Razlan! It's been a while huh... thanks for dropping by, I have linked you up. Cheerios!
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