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| − | '''Natural Law Theory''' is the official ethic of the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. It was espoused by [[Thomas Aquinas]], and argues that, as [[God]] created the universe and revealed | + | '''Natural Law Theory''' is the official ethic of the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. It was espoused by [[Thomas Aquinas]], and argues that, as [[God]] created the universe and revealed His mind to Man through the [[Bible]], Man can use his reason to discern God's Will by studying the natural world. For instance, a study of the male and female reproductive system naturally leads any sane person to see that their natural function is to come together for the sole purpose of procreation- so any acts other than this purpose, such as [[homosexuality]], [[autosexuality]], [[contraception]], and acts during [[menstruation]], are wrong. |
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Revision as of 16:45, April 28, 2008
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with [[::Natural Law|Natural Law]]. (Discuss)
Natural Law Theory is the official ethic of the Roman Catholic Church. It was espoused by Thomas Aquinas, and argues that, as God created the universe and revealed His mind to Man through the Bible, Man can use his reason to discern God's Will by studying the natural world. For instance, a study of the male and female reproductive system naturally leads any sane person to see that their natural function is to come together for the sole purpose of procreation- so any acts other than this purpose, such as homosexuality, autosexuality, contraception, and acts during menstruation, are wrong.