Articles related to "Natural Law"

Natural law is that law which is above all man-made law, a law that is universally applicable. Natural law has existed in some form or another since ancient times.

Natural law has a long history in Western tradition. For most of this time, the concept of natural law was part of philosophy and ethics, not actual legal documents.

An explanation of how natural laws fit into the physical and spiritual universe.

In the age of morality politics, United States citizens should be aware of two of the major law philosophies that dictate the purpose of our laws.

The theory of natural rights states that individuals, because they are part of nature, are born with basic rights that cannot be denied or violated by other people.

The seventh century Mayan prophet, Pacal Votan, proclaimed: " if humanity wishes to save itself from biospheric destruction it must return to living in natural time."

Attempts to link documents in the Western tradition with the expansion of popular political participation may be disingenuous and mythical.

Heraclitus was among the first pre-Socratic philosophers to propound a materialistic view of the world that influenced other great philosophers and philosophic movements.

When the world's in recession can you imagine being able to borrow money without having to pay interest?

To mourn the dead of war immediately after eighteen years of hidden catafalques is a new challenge to democratic nations.

Philosophy of English philosopher Thomas Hobbes, noted for his concept of materialism and social contract theory projected in Leviathan. He also wrote De Cive.

Policy makers sometimes act as if human rights documents were merely aspirational. This misunderstands their essentially moral nature and prime role in justifying law.

Understand a major law of witchcraft concerning the consequences of casting magic spells. Every Witch should know the Wiccan Law of Return.

Psychic phenomena studies by reputable scientists confirm that paranormal powers exist widely among living beings.

Considering the decriminalization of homosexual sex in Ireland only occurred in 1993, it may appear that gay rights in the country are advancing somewhat speedily.

Millions practice this slow, beautiful art all over the world. What is it really and what are the theories behind its conception?

The accuracy of Gann's market predictions raised him to legendary status among his peers and his life achievements are still revered by traders today.

Chakras are sources of energy located along the spinal cord that govern specific organs and bodily systems. Chakra-based holistic spa herapies work to heal the whole body

Learn the difference between spiritual mediumship and psychic readings, and get a brief history of mediumship through the ages.

Shinto is the national religion of Japan and a way of expressing the spiritual connection between humans and the natural world.

The Roman Catholic Church has long been against the use of contraception methods, but how did it all start?

If you were dropped on the planet earth, without ever having heard of a God, would you find any evidence that such a being exists? Hume's answer is No.

The history of Atlantis provides a cautionary tale for modern man caught between self-interest and enlightenment.

Unlike Western bio-medicine which focuses on the physical, traditional First Nations healing treats the whole person, body, mind, and spirit.

MIddle School and High School students learn lessons connecting Benjamin Franklin and other famous Masons to the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

The areas of psychic phenomena and reports of such phenomena are very broad. To better understand it, it helps to have some kind of arrangement or classification.

Arranging the preschool Math and Science center with this measuring activity gives children opportunities to engage in categorizing, comparing, and measuring.

Vampires have been a mainstay of horror folklore and literature since the 19th Century, but their homoerotic subtexts give the legends a wholly different dimension.

Naturopathy, though older than modern medicine, is relatively unknown in the United States. It uses natural processes to encourage the body's immune system.

Life with no boundaries - this is where tolerance has brought us. No one dares claim a definitive value for right and wrong; but in the end what will claim us?

Many of the saint's bodies after death remained intact and did not decay according to natural law.

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to explicitly limit the federal government, but there was concern that naming specific rights would exclude others.

In modern society there is a tendency to equate First Nation spirituality with religion. However according to the Elders, First Nation spirituality is a path not a dogma.

Teachers can provide 3 to 5 year olds with an introduction to the wheel and the inclined plane by setting up an exploration center.

How does work fit into Christian lives? Can believers bring Christianity to work? Is work a curse? What does God say about work, anyway?

The Zeitgeist Addendum documentary breaks down the false nature of the financial system and then offers a viable solution to save the planet and humanity.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is considered one of the most effective therapies in the treatment of autism. Understanding what it is and how to get started is crucial.

Is justice truly served when those convicted of crimes such as murder are released from prison early due to failing health? Can justice be compassionate?

The idea of God is the fundamental doctrine in any faith. The entire network of religion rests solely on that foundation.

Creative visualization is a method where you use the power of your imagination to make positive changes in your life.

The story of Creation is the most contested claim of the Holy Bible. Did God create the universe? Is Creation compatible with modern science?

Featuring famous great thinkers and movers whose birthday falls on Christmas Day, December 25th. Names include Newton, Clara Barton, Sadat, Ripley and Nobel laureates.

If Christ came to save all men, how can Catholics believe that salvation is possible through the Church alone? What exactly do they mean?

Animal trials and executions were debated even in the Middle Ages so what were the arguments behind their long public acceptance?

How to get the most out of the least in your Feng Shui design.

Miracles and spirituality are often dismissed as "hocus-pocus" superstition. Is this dismissal legitimate? This article says no.

In simplest terms, science is the search for natural truths.

In The Secret book & DVD, Rhonda Byrne quoted psychologists, philosophers, & other experts. These secret quotations are be the foundation of the Law of Attraction.

Since the 1960s, in Western culture, "duty" has been a dirty word. It smacks of kowtowing to authority, not being allowed to "do your own thing"; it cramps your style.

Originating from beyond the dreamer's mind, the dreamer's dreamworld is a genuine and very real realm of human existence and experience.