No man-made law ever, no matter whether derived from the past or projected onto a distant, unforeseeable future, can or should ever be empowered to claim that it is greater than the Natural Law from which it stems and to which it must inevitably return in the eternal rhythm of creation and decline of all things natural. This is valid, no matter whether we speak in terms such as 'God,' 'Natural Law,' 'Cosmic Primordial Force,' 'Ether' or 'Cosmic Orgone Energy.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- No human law can claim superiority over natural law, which ultimately governs all things, regardless of how we name it.
- In plain terms
- Human laws are subordinate to the underlying natural order.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect the fundamental principles of nature above artificial rules.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you differentiate natural law from cultural norms?
- When should human law override natural considerations?
Another view
Interpretations of 'natural law' vary widely and can be misused.
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