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Originally Posted by Bababooyee

I meant "natural law" in the sense of immutable moral or ethical principles that are applicable to everyone, everywhere, all of the time (which you, at the very least, implied by contrasting contemporary man-made law against something "bigger" ).

I personally believe in "natural law", as I am sure most "traditionally" religious folks do as well (either implicitly or explicitly), so I can appreciate where you are coming from. Whether I agree with you here is another thing (I'd have to dwell on it some more - I tend to think there are some wrinkles)...but you aren't so far from the traditional Catholic view WRT artificial insemination, abortion, and such. And, IMHO, given your personal religious preferences, I think that tends to weigh in favor of the existence of "natural law" (for those who doubt its existence). IOW, we may disagree as to who the Author of "natural law" is (or use different names for said Author), and disagree WRT how to "right" ourselves for transgressing the law on occasion, and we may even disagree as to some of the law's provisions (or how to determine what the law is in some instances); however, we generally agree as to its existence and even agree as to its content in a general sense.

Baba,
I agree with your overview. As a Wiccan, I believe the only difference is the name we give the Author...I believe all folks who believe in a supreme being are in fact worshiping the same entity...just using different names and different "methodology". Yes, I believe there has to exist "natural law" and the law of man sometimes is in line with same and sometimes not!