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Moral Law

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A quick definition of Moral Law:

Moral Law: Moral law refers to the principles that determine what is right and wrong. It is different from positive law, which are the rules that are created and enforced by society. Moral law is like a guide that helps us make good choices and treat others with kindness and respect.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Moral law refers to the principles that determine what is right and wrong conduct. It is different from positive law, which is the set of rules that are actually created by society and enforced by its courts and police.

For example, stealing is considered morally wrong in most societies, and is therefore prohibited by moral law. However, there may be some societies where stealing is not considered wrong, and therefore not prohibited by moral law.

Another example is the principle of honesty. Most people believe that it is morally right to be honest, and therefore lying is considered morally wrong. This principle is reflected in many legal systems, where lying under oath is considered perjury and is punishable by law.

Overall, moral law is a set of principles that guide individuals and societies in determining what is right and wrong conduct, and is an important aspect of ethical and legal systems.

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RoaldDahl
16:05
dodged the mich r wave what does this mean
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
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