What is the basis for authority in society? Every society - TopicsExpress



          

What is the basis for authority in society? Every society relies on a legitimate authority to ensure that it is orderly, cohesive, and smooth-running and to promote its development. It is in keeping with human nature, as created by God, that men allow themselves to be governed by legitimate authority. Of course an authority in society must never originate in the raw usurpation of power but must have legitimacy under law. Who rules and what form of government is appropriate are left to the will of the citizens. The Church is not committed to particular forms of government but only says that they must not contradict the common good. (YOUCAT questions 324-325)
Posted on: Sun, 06 Jul 2014 10:36:09 +0000

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