1902. Authority does not derive its moral legitimacy from itself. It must not behave in a despotic manner, but must act for the common good as a “moral force based on freedom and a sense of responsibility”:21
A human law has the character of law to the extent that it accords with right reason, and thus derives from the eternal law. Insofar as it falls short of right reason it is said to be an unjust law, and thus has not so much the nature of law as of a kind of violence.22
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
113. What were the accusations by which Jesus was condemned to death?
202. What is the meaning of the term “body” (or “flesh”) and what importance does it have?
478. What care must be given to the dying?
16. To whom is given the task of authentically interpreting the deposit of faith?
45. Can the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity be known by the light of human reason alone?
333. Who can receive this sacrament?
535. Why is there a universal call to prayer?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of humility and repentance according to the book of Baruch?
What is the true nature of evil, according to the story of Job described in Job 2:1-13?
How important is courage and boldness according to Proverbs 28:1?
