Life and Books and Everything Natural Law and Natural Theology with Andrew Walker
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Jan 27, 2022 
Andrew Walker, a professor of ethics and managing editor for World Opinions, dives into the fascinating realms of natural law and theology. He discusses the biblical roots of natural law and its relevance in contemporary debates. Despite some Protestant apprehensions, Walker explains its critical role in shaping moral arguments. The conversation also touches on religious liberty and offers insights into current issues like gender identity, grounding these discussions in the principles of natural law. Walker concludes with book recommendations for further exploration.
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Religious Liberty's Christian Roots
- Religious liberty stems from Christian convictions about individual conscience and moral order.
- The current cultural climate challenges religious liberty, creating debates within conservative Christianity about its value and purpose.
Natural Law Defined
- Natural law is God's eternal law accessible through reason, revealing moral principles innate in humans.
- It forms the basis for discerning right and wrong beyond special revelation, as explained by Thomistic thought.
Natural Theology Explained
- Natural theology reveals knowledge of God through creation, distinct from full knowledge given by special revelation.
- Psalm 19 illustrates God's general self-disclosure through creation before covenantal revelation unfolds.
