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Morals are personal beliefs, law is the country's (or state/district's) legal binding rules.
Laws reflect morals, as many law makers in most countries try to make laws in reflection with public morals, though every moral will not be satisfied by one system of laws.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo they are not. Although - many laws ARE based on moral principles.
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What are the laws and regulations that promote health safety and morals?
Morals are not usually the subject of promotion by laws. Health and Safety are usually promoted by public health and workplace safety and health regualtions.
What are the problems in using moral law as a basis for criminal law?
Because YOUR morals may not be the same as mine, and I may not consent to living under YOUR moral laws. And YOU my not want to live under MY moral laws.
Were the Celts friendly?
The Celts were friendly. They had their morals as anyone did, and rules and laws.
Whether statutorycriminal law can enforce morals?
No, no law can enforce morals. Laws have been passed and enforced based on the public's need to protect themselves from the consequences of others bad behavior; this is an indirect way to "enforce morals". However, the laws were passed by the majority of the people or their representatives.
How did Hebrew traditions influence western religion gov and morals?
Many current laws are derived from the Torah. Western religion has its roots in the Hebrew traditions; many laws are originally from the Bible; and morals have roots in religious history.
Why john Locke believe in morals?
because he felt there are moral laws at work i the universe.
What are four different ways laws bring about order?
Morals, values, beliefs, and customs
Why law changes?
As society changes, the laws evolve to match society's morals and values.
What is Christianity effects on society?
True Christians have a positive effect on the morals of society. Most of the basic laws of civilization are based on The Bible.
What is a definition of moral policing?
When one feels they have to enforce morals. Regular policing enforces laws.
What are the keys to judaism?
The Torah is the key to Judaism. It contains the history of Judaism, its morals, laws, ideology and outlook.
What does Law without morals is not law mean?
Answer 1There are ethical standards in the world and without ethics and morals who is to say you can't murder someone just because you felt it was right? Morals and Ethics are in law to enforce the universal laws of human rights, without them we would be uncivilized barbarians all with different opinions on what is right and what is wrong. Morals and Ethics are the guidelines on which all humans "should" abide by to make the world a better place for generations to come.Answer 2In order to explain this quote, we need to define "law" and "morals". "Law" is the particular rules articulated by the government. "Morals" is the ethical behavior that a person should aspire to have.Most laws are based on morals; for example, since stealing is morally wrong, there are laws prohibiting stealing, jailing those who do, and providing for restitution of stolen goods. However, some laws are not based on morality, usually because they are designed to protect those in power against others. Some of these laws are discriminatory (such as apartheid or segregation laws) and others provide loopholes for abusive corporations or agencies.When someone says "Law without morals is not law", what the person is really saying is that "Laws without moral basis have no justification for existing and that any law not based on morals is coercive." Typically the people who have said lines like this are those who are opposing segregation, repression, or apartheid by performing illegal but moral activities (such as the members of the Underground Railroad, the supporters of Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., etc.).
