Differentiating Between Morality and Legality in Government Regulation

The distinction between moral and legal issues is crucial in government regulation. Not everything morally wrong should be governed by laws. For example, lying to a friend is immoral but doesn't require legal intervention. Legal does not equate to moral; laws may not always reflect morality, like historical examples such as treatment of Jews in Germany or the topic of abortion. Society's well-being is better served by natural law principles rather than biblical laws. Legislation should set boundaries (preventing the 'ugly'), while prophets focus on promoting the good without coercion.