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The article aims to summarize the evolution of natural law teachings from 1600 to the present across different religious perspectives.

May 21, 2026Open Access

Natural Law in Europe and America (1600- )

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The article aims to summarize the evolution of natural law teachings from 1600 to the present across different religious perspectives.
Reviewed historical teachings on natural law from Catholic, Protestant, and Liberal viewpoints.
Analyzed the foundational role of natural law in the Western legal tradition.
Natural law theory, despite criticisms, remains a central element in Western legal thought.
Catholic, Protestant, and Liberal teachings reflect diverse interpretations of natural law.

Abstract

This brief articles summarizes Catholic, Protestant, and Liberal teachings on natural law from 1600 until today. While natural law theory is often criticized historically and today, it remains a foundational principle of the Western legal tradition.

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