Should religous beliefs dictate laws? If not, what should?
Many countries have had laws to be dictated through religious principles. In the U.S, the bible acts as the handbook got laws. In many Islamic countries, the Qur'an is consider their handbook. In Jerusalem, its been a trinity of religions thus consider the Jerusalem Law.
Everywhere, religion seeps into laws somehow.
Yes, it should.
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No it shouldn't, instead...
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I think that fundamental laws must be grounded by some metaphysical force that is outside of human reach. Using religion for such purpose is effective, convenient and quite pragmatic - especially when it comes to building a cohesive community. Moral laws are only good as long as they are absolute. Any other, non-absolute, source is arbitrary and in such system, there is no way to predict how these laws will change over time. Side: Yes, it should.
Outside of human reach? Why? If gods aren't real, then if a person discovers those "metaphysical" laws are based on lies and ancient myth, rather than any real principle, what happens? Only sith think in absolute. The Bible says slavery is alright. I disagree. Side: No it shouldn't, instead...
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Some religious stuff but not all. For example obviously the bible says don't steal. We have laws against that. You know stuff like murder and violence is not favored in the bible or in law. Those rules in religion are quite understandable. Laws like the ones in the bible that say if you kill your life is sacrificed too then noooooo. Those laws obviously don't need to be in their. Just basic moral laws that religions have can be adopted into society. "Treat others the way you want to be treated" or "Don't judge lest you be judged" those are the obvious ones. But stuff beyond moral....ehhh.....not so much. The popular or most successful laws must be placed in society so that we can have a strong foundation. Side: Yes, it should.
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If you are referring to the fundamental view on religion, then no. If you are referring to the modern view on religion, then it is still a no. Religion and Politics are 2 different things. Politics is being rational and controlling the masses with laws declared for the purpose of being in order. Religion is about emotion and controlling the masses with fear or love. While they seem opposite, they depend on each other for effiency. Rationality allows a person to act for the benefit of everyone. Emotion allows the person to feel the satisfaction of being rational. You need both if you want real justice. Side: No it shouldn't, instead...
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