The Importance Of Divine Law And Devine Law

Statutory construct is used in order to enhance the understanding of a statue so that a court can apply it to individual cases. In order for there to be a complete understanding, a process has to be consistent from beginning to end. Establishing this is of great importance not only to assist the higher courts, but also to define clear guidance. But, this specific structure can also be manipulated by the Social Contract Theory based on the consensus of a group of individuals. Each individual is bound to a degree of their responsibilities, but their opinions and concerns will ultimately be the end result of an outcome. With that being said, is that the best outcome that could have possibly come out of the decision? On the other hand, would using Devine Law provide a better outcome since it would not be based on man’s own opinion? Devine Law would strictly focus on scientific and moral law that are revealed from God, which deters personal opinions of man. It would also manipulate statutory construct, but not in the same …show more content…
Divine Law, commonly referred to as Natural Law, is the principle that scientific and moral law is fixed, ordained by God, and “discoverable” by man. The terminology of “Divine Law” rather than “Natural Law” is preferred because the latter infers that the fixed, rigid principles of law only include the scientific construct and empirical laws of nature (Ellis, 2004). Divine Law allows man to rely not on their own understanding, but of God’s authority. It does not allow for a group of individuals to come together to make decisions that may constantly change depending on what they think is good for the people. Instead they follow what God has already put in place knowing that it is true and just for all. Statutory Construct and Divine Law can also work together as long as there is not an attempt to control Divine Law in order for it to benefit Statutory