Secular and sacred in the law of Christian civilization
Светско и свещено в правото на християнската цивилизация
Language: Bulgarian
Category: Theology
The study problematizes an important aspect in the relations between law and religion, namely the secular and sacred. This problem is viewed within the framework of the Christian religion and the legal system formed on its basis. For a long time the sacred and the secular are two sides of the normative order created by religion and embodied by the Church. Biblical texts prove that the idea of law is divided into a law that regulates man's communion with God and a law that governs human affairs.
From this point of view prescriptions from the Old and New Testaments are analyzed. Gradually law is separated from religion, and in many cases competes with it and opposes its dogmas. Contemporary law is secular law, but it has some sacred features and elements as well. We find such in some legal norms and institutes, in legal constructions and theories. The development of law as a secular phenomenon does not deprive it of the aura of some holiness, without, however, opposing its rationality. The law does not refuse to seek legitimacy that goes beyond its authoritative justification. The concept of the rule of law, with its inherent feature — human rights — plays such a role. This concept is becoming something of a "secular religion" of law.