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To: The Philosopher who wrote (72788)	8/21/2003 8:04:13 AM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

And most of those beliefs originated in some religious code or set of beliefs "Originated" is the key word there. There is a difference between having a law saying it's illegal to steal, which may have originated in religion, and then enforcing that law independent of its origins and overtly enforcing the seventh Commandment. Leave the Commandment out of it and there's no problem. Bring the Commandment into play and there's a problem.

To: The Philosopher who wrote (72788)	8/21/2003 10:10:11 AM
From: average joe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

Everey substantive law we have reflects and enforces the beliefs of some set of people against another set. There is a big difference between private beliefs and public laws. If we allow a mural of Moses in a courtroom you have to allow equal time for Hindus to put up brass elephants.

To: The Philosopher who wrote (72788)	8/21/2003 12:23:29 PM
From: one_less	Respond to of 82486

Law is simply the social embodiment of violence. People have disagreements and all disagreements must be resolved one way or another. They disagree because their beliefs about their circumstances are incompatible and they must resolve each moment in order to move into the next. Arguments are divisive by their very nature. The law imposes resolution. Where the law can be seen to give favor to any person or kind of person, outside of its role in establishing a just and orderly peace for all, it gives the perception of having been corrupted. When you erect statues, monuments, and images that do not reflect the pure intent of jurisprudence, you also take the risk of having your engraven images honored/dishonored over the law itself.