“The civil magistrate cannot function without some ethical guidance, without some standard of good and evil. If that standard is not to be the revealed law of God (which, we must note, was addressed specifically to perennial problems in political morality), then what will it be? In some form or expression it will have to be the law of man (or men) — the standard of self-law or autonomy.”
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Greg L. Bahnsen
Greg L. Bahnsen was a renowned philosopher known for his contributions to Christian philosophy and theology. Born on September 17, 1948, and passing away on December 11, 1995, Bahnsen's philosophical thought was deeply influenced by the Christian worldview. He was known for his clear logic and powerful arguments. more
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