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Daily Defense Podcast
#334 Legislating Morality - Jimmy Akin
Nov 30, 2023
Jimmy Akin, expert on the moral dimension of legislation, debunks the claim that legislating morality is inherently wrong. Law and morality are inherently connected, as laws reflect values and ordering of human affairs.
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- Legislating morality is necessary in law as it inherently has a moral dimension.
- The claim against legislating morality is a tactic to avoid rational discussion and evade opposing arguments.
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Legislating Morality
Legislating morality is a necessary aspect of law, as laws inherently have a moral dimension. Even seemingly arbitrary laws imply underlying values, such as prioritizing safety. Without legislating morality, the entire body of law would collapse, leading to a lawless society. The alternative of making laws in an amoral manner would result in a system with arbitrary and inconsistent values. The argument against legislating morality lacks a clear standard and can be seen as a tactic to avoid rational discussion and evade opposing arguments.
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