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Forum 5 (Module 7)

Forum 5 (Module 7)

Q Topic: How do Natural Law concepts in the Social Contract ideas of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau change from their Classical, Medieval Christian, and Reformed Christian formulations? Be sure to include a discussion of the separation of religious and political offices, toleration of religious pluralism, statesmanship, democracy, and positive law/public policy formation.

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The social contract theory of Hobbes reveals the concept that there is the requirement of some form of adjustment, compromise and understanding between the ruler of a state and its subjects to ensure that natural law is adhered to. This is because there can be mutual consent of subjects and rulers of a state established to maintain sovereignty as well as fairness in a state. If there is no consent of the subjects of a state in a decision taken by the ruler, the natural law of the state might be violated. This is because there would never be peace established in that state.