Immoral Quote by Dallin H. Oaks
“Man's laws cannot make moral what God has declared immoral”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2005
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.
