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Can shoplifting really be justified? Why violating civil law is not always immoral

When people see provocative headlines regarding a "priest" , no doubt most of them are going to assume it is a Catholic priest. Fr. Tim Jones is not Catholic, but he does bring up some interesting and valid points as to an individual's moral conscience versus the so-called 'civil (government) law'.

Webmaster's Commentary: 

As I said yesterday, I do NOT think hungry people have a right to steal any more than rich people do.

I do think that the owners of the stolen food DO have a right to turn a blind eye if they feel the circumstances merit it.

It is an important difference.

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Posted on Dec 23, 2009 at 07:41
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