Question

The natural law is a rational creature's _________________________ the eternal law. (Pg. 104)

Select one:
a. Participation in
b. Understanding of
c. Obedience to
d. Knowledge of
e. None of the above

Answer 1

The natural law is a rational creature's participation in the eternal law

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the Summa Theologica, there are four types of law:

1. Eternal law:- The eternal law reminds us of the whole universe and the pre-existing God.

2. Natural law:- It is the rational creature's participation in the eternal law. It may be a share of the eternal reason or the inclination of it own proper act, but it definitely has the participation of eternal law.

3. Human law:- The determinations in certain matters by the human reason is called human law.

4. Divine law:- This law refers to the Special Revelation as said by God in the Old and New testament of The Holy Book, The Bible. This law was needed for few reasons.