Should modern justice systems include religious principles?

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Selected thesis

Modern justice systems should include religious principles.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Justice systems should reflect the religious heritage of modern ethics.

  • Pro claim 2

    It is appropriate for justice systems to reflect the values of religious majorities.

  • Con claim 1

    The separation of church and state is an important principle of modern society.

  • Con claim 2

    Including religious principles in justice systems may result in discrimination against certain groups.