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To: G. Stolyarov II

Why do you believe natural law is good?


31 posted on 06/17/2007 8:48:52 PM PDT by D-fendr
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To: D-fendr
You asked: "Why do you believe natural law is good?"

The word "good" needs to be defined in some specific context. That is, whenever it is used, it is essential to ask: "Good - to whom and for what?"

So, to whom is natural law good? It is good to human beings, because by following the natural law, human beings can achieve the most peaceful, prosperous, fulfilling, and happy lives conceivable - even by *their own definitions* of these terms. That is, if all honest people were aware of the natural law and followed it, they would restrospectively conclude that doing so improved their lives.

For what is the natural law good? It is good for minimizing conflicts among men, advancing technological progress, cultivating mutual goodwill and understanding, and establishing material and intellectual improvements in all spheres of life. Ask yourself the question: would you like to live in a world where all men respected the natural law, or in a world where they did not? If you prefer the former alternative, then this *by itself* is enough to conclude that natural law is good.

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G. Stolyarov II

32 posted on 06/17/2007 10:24:46 PM PDT by G. Stolyarov II (http://rationalargumentator.com)
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