Bases Quote by Noah Webster
“The moral principles and precepts contained in the Scripture ought to form the basis of all our civil constitutions and laws.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: American Legal Foundations, 1822
Scriptural morals should underpin civil law, guiding societal governance.
In simple terms: Religion should guide civil law.
Align laws with moral principles.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative drafting
- public policy
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should moral principles be secular or religious?
- How can diverse societies find common moral ground?
Secular societies may resist religious foundations.