ABondSlaveofChristJesus
Puritan Board Freshman
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Originally posted by Rick Larson
What about conflicting laws? Let's say you live in San Francisco, have some form of cancer and go to a city-sponsored Marijauna Clinic for relief from your pain. Does local or Federal law apply? Is there a Biblical mandate?
Originally posted by Loriann
I HEARD over the weekend a radio program that shows they are trying to get the relief meds for marijuana over ruled. This at the same time the druggies of the US are pushing for it's legalization. LOL, even they can't agree amongst themselves!
Originally posted by govols
By your Avatar, you see that it should be legal for playing the guitar?
Originally posted by New wine skin
Regarding the speed limit ques, I think the answer from a post modern world is "no" as long as your going the flow of traffic. (if everyone else is doing it, its ok)
Seriously... Regarding Man's law, if you break it and it get caught, you get a ticket, once you pay the ticket, the state declares you free from "guilt" since the payment of the fine satisfies, or expiates the punishment of the offense. (this may be an over simplication, but its fun to think about)
Originally posted by ABondSlaveofChristJesus
I've always told myself I would obey the "intent" of our law which is what they want. They want safe driving. So, i'll drive safe. Not just because the government says but because of pratical concern and compassion for the saftey of others on the road.
Originally posted by Solo Christo
I don't believe that Old Testament speeding laws are still binding today.
Originally posted by VirginiaHuguenot
Originally posted by Solo Christo
I don't believe that Old Testament speeding laws are still binding today.
Originally posted by Draught Horse
Let's twist the question a bit:
Is it sinful for a cop to drive one mile over the speed limit, all other things being equal?
Originally posted by New wine skin
Regarding the speed limit ques, I think the answer from a post modern world is "no" as long as your going the flow of traffic. (if everyone else is doing it, its ok)
Seriously... Regarding Man's law, if you break it and it get caught, you get a ticket, once you pay the ticket, the state declares you free from "guilt" since the payment of the fine satisfies, or expiates the punishment of the offense. (this may be an over simplication, but its fun to think about)
Originally posted by VirginiaHuguenot
2) I may be cynical but I am certain that safety is not the reason for speed limits. It's revenue. I'm all for safety, but slow speed limits do not always promote safety. Nor do speeding or red light cameras or safety belt laws. I live in the DC area and the DC mayor has said on the record that those enforcement methods are based on revenue quotas. Even AAA agrees with that.
That said, can laws be unjust but indifferent and therefore obligatory upon Christians like income taxes? I'll leave that for another time...
Originally posted by rmwilliamsjr
I've personally worded it as the problem of conscience and the law.
if i disobey the law because it is inconvenient, i not only disobey God who asks for obedience to lawful authorities, but i loose the moral high ground when the time comes to disobey the law because it conflicts with God's higher requirements. For if i speeded because i was late for church, a minor inconvenience, how would i justify disobedience on moral grounds being as i effectively put pragmatism higher than conscience alright in my actions?
[Edited on 6-9-2005 by rmwilliamsjr]
Originally posted by ABondSlaveofChristJesus
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