@SharylAttkisson Short answer - the law becomes the definition of morality and ethics rather than ethics and morality defining law.
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@13HERBERT Why thank you, sad part is I imagine if you took a poll today in US, most wouldn't get the distinction.@SharylAttkisson
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@SharylAttkisson wonder how CBS will cover this? Msnbc covered it like a state run media outlet would. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/10/13/we-are-marching-to-the-white-house-to-return-the-barricades-million-vet-march-descends-on-washington/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=story&utm_campaign=ShareButtons …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@SharylAttkisson You mean the "legalism" that's originally a Chinese but now worldwide political philosophy?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@SharylAttkisson caring more about a law, than who the law was meant to protect.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@SharylAttkisson AKA weasel words.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@SharylAttkisson in what context? Religious legalism is basing cultural commands on biblical commandments. Both Jewish and Muslims have thisThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@SharylAttkisson It's when people hide behind the letter of the law to justify unethical behavior.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@SharylAttkisson using law or tenants in place of personal responsibility for moral choices. it separates us from our choices.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@SharylAttkisson religious term-following the old laws as the way to salvation-not accepting Grace as the only way to be saved by GodThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@SharylAttkisson "Legalism" is strict adherence to the law, especially the stressing of the letter of the law rather than its spirit.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@SharylAttkisson There's 3 index entries for "legalism" in the Sage Handbook of Political Theory. What's the context?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@SharylAttkisson following rules becomes more important than a saving relationship w/Jesus, leading to pride rather than humility.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@SharylAttkisson (1of2) Chinese philosophy....precept that man is inherently evil and inclined toward criminal and selfish behavior. -
@SharylAttkisson (2of2) people needed a strong government with a policing force enforce rules and punish harshly even minor infractions.
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@SharylAttkisson legalism: unhlthy focus on the letter of the law rather thn th purpose: to guide us into righteous living & peace. -
@teslindoug@SharylAttkisson good legalism definition
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