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Morality and the Law

This unit delves into the intricate relationship between morality and law, examining how societal values shape legal structures. It highlights the tension that arises when laws and personal morals clash on contentious issues such as abortion, the death penalty, and same-sex marriage. In Canada, while individuals may not agree with certain laws, they are expected to comply with them, yet they still possess the right to voice dissent and advocate for legal change. This exploration encourages critical thinking about the evolving nature of laws in relation to shifting moral landscapes.

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Morality and the Law

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  1. Morality and the Law Unit 1

  2. Morality • Morality refers to people’s values, what they view as right or wrong. • Generally laws reflect the values that the majority of society share and hold. • However, sometimes laws and morals may clash and be controversial.

  3. Examples include: Abortion Death Penalty Euthanasia Same Sex Marriages Legalization of Marijuana Pornography Physical Disciplining Children Censorship Animals Rights Cloning Sunday Hunting/Fishing Gun Control Others…? Laws and morals that clash!

  4. Conflicting laws & morals What if laws conflict with ones morals? • In Canada, if you do not share these moral values, you must still abide by the law • BUT you do have the freedom to speak out against it • AND try to influence the changing of the law. • In Canada, laws do change!

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