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Man's laws cannot make moral what God has declared immoral

“Man's laws cannot make moral what God has declared immoral” quote by Dallin H. Oaks
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“Man's laws cannot make moral what God has declared immoral”

Dallin H. Oaks

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human laws cannot legitimize actions that divine moral standards deem immoral.

In simple terms: Laws can't make immoral things moral.

Key Takeaway

Align actions with higher moral principles.

Themes

ethics law morality religion

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

theological ethical

When to use this quote

  • legislative drafting
  • judicial decisions
  • personal conduct

Key Concepts

Divine command theory Legal positivism Moral absolutism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should civil law reflect religious morality?
  • What are the limits of legal authority over conscience?
A Different Perspective

Legal systems may conflict with diverse moral beliefs.

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