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Forum 3 (Module 4)

Forum 3 (Module 4)

Q Topic: How does Aquinas’ idea of Christian kingship build on previous Natural Law concepts? Be sure to include a discussion of justice, covenantal statesmanship, and Christian kingship, especially as seen in the relationship between medieval religious and civil offices.

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The idea of Christian kingship by Aquinas provides insights about the requirement of a specific “directive principle” for the Christian followers to be guided into the correct direction. The concept of contradiction in Natural Law has been provided a resolution by Aquinas by emphasizing on the “directive principle”. This is because the confusion of the human mind about the concept of God or the Creation done by God can be gotten rid of by Christian followers to a great extent. The interpretation of the Scriptures also requires this “directive principle” for Christian followers to interpret the Scriptures appropriately by taking spiritual leadership seriously.