How do Christian legal principles help us navigate scandals?

David Shepherd  |  Comment
Date posted:  27 Oct 2024
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How do Christian legal principles help us navigate scandals?

I’m not a lawyer but, as a Christian, I am fascinated by the relationship between the principles enshrined in our legal system and ancient principles of justice and equality that can be traced back to Scripture.

There are four key principles that derive from our Judaeo-Christian tradition, viz. separation of powers, objective justice, eye-witness corroboration, and due process.

Separation of powers ensures that those holding decision-making authority (executive) cannot devise self-serving rules (legislative) or apply existing rules to their own advantage (judiciary).

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