The Thomistic Institute Moral Duty and the Rule of Law | Hon. William H. Pryor, Jr.
Apr 21, 2024
Hon. William H. Pryor, Jr., a legal expert and judge, discusses moral duty, the rule of law, and the intersection of faith and judicial duty. The podcast touches on challenges faced by public officials, historical religious requirements in state constitutions, and the importance of upholding the law even amidst moral conflicts.
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Controversial Nomination And Public Scrutiny
- William H. Pryor Jr. recounts controversies from his nomination and tenure that tested conflicts between personal faith and legal duty.
- He describes his public defense of sodomy laws, comments on Roe v. Wade, and the Disney vacation anecdote as context for Senate scrutiny.
Prosecuting Roy Moore Over Ten Commandments
- Pryor describes prosecuting charges against Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore after Moore defied a federal injunction.
- He personally prosecuted the case that led to Moore's removal from judicial office.
Faith Motivates But Does Not Replace Law
- Pryor argues religious faith should motivate a judge's character but not substitute legal reasoning.
- He insists faith informs conscience, diligence, honesty, and oath-keeping without overriding law.