St. Thomas Aquinas wrote about this in his Summa Theologica.
It is hard for some to get their heads wrapped around that view. To them, it is patently obvious that if something is bad, it must be outlawed. They either reject or ignore the unintended consequences of their position, and the fact that it ultimately leads to a conflict with the small government aspect of conservatism. This is why we have the massive government we have.
Mind you, I have disagreements with some self-identified "libertarians." I reject the idea that, for instance, allowing the state to enforce a mandate that others recognize same-sex unions as marriage is somehow libertarian. It isn't, and is actually precisely the opposite of libertarianism; it is statism, and denies people religious freedom.
Is that their sincere belief, or a convenient rationalization? I see no support among "moral conservatives" for outlawing uncharitability - although it's one of the "seven deadly sins" and is roundly condemned in the Gospels.
Agreed. Particularly on that last part. A State should honor the various Religions that make up it’s Citizenry’s faith. Inclusive, not exclusive.
No religion should ever be forced to honor a same-sex “marriage” nor be forced to provide abortion services against their creeds edicts.
I grew up Lutheran and my kids were baptized in a Methodist church... Works for me. I wouldn’t have the hubris to say my neighbor must follow my lead at the barrel of a government gun...