Ad hominem attacks? Simply stated a fact concerning your initial statement. The first line of your comment was self righteous in intent in that your scripture interpretation is superior to my “pretty sad use” of same and the condescention along with it is quite obvious. Hardly an attack let alone an ad hominem one.
I have not “missed” and do NOT disagree with your concept of “a hierarchy of law. God’s revealed law in scripture > natural law > constitutional law > statutory law”. That’s not the issue here. The rub is whether you or anyone has the the innate right to disregard a law simple because they don’t agree with it. I firmly believe not as the alternative is societal suicide.
Secondly, a constitutional republic is precisely established to address and incorporate that hierarchy of laws into it’s governance. Redress of laws that violate any “higher” position of ranking in that order are specifically enumerated actions that may be initiated all within the constructs of the “rule of law”.
This concept by design removes the requirement that a potentially misinformed, ignorant, stupid, just plain evil or even well intentioned individual cannot attempt to circumvent societal prerogative because of lack of alternatives.
In the United States there is not ever an excuse to violate the “rule of law” to achieve a given result simply because their are just too many “lawful” options to accomplish the same.
Personally, I believe that if in a persons mind a law is so egregious that they cannot possible live with it’s existence; Either they work within the “rule of law” to rescind/rectify it or they move someplace in the world where they are not under it’s purview. There is not a 3rd acceptable option.
Yes, Ad Hominem attacks. Not once did you provide actual support for your position. Just your own opinion and “interpretation” of what the “rule of law” means.
I provided examples from history, from our founding documents, from the common law, and from common sense.
Scripture is filled with countless examples of obedience to God rather than men.
For example: “The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest. “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.” Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! 30The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead—whom you killed by hanging him on a cross. God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. 32We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”
It’s pretty pointless continuing this conversation, and I am not really out to change your mind. You can have your opinion regarding the “rule of law.” May your chains rest lightly on you. I choose to obey God rather than men, and I’ll follow my conscience, whether you like it or not.