To put it in the terms of St. Thomas Aquinas: An unjust law is a human law that is not rooted in eternal law and natural law. Any law that uplifts human personality is just.

The reference to St. Thomas Aquinas explains how to judge whether a law is just: it should be grounded in moral principles and uphold human dignity. This frames the issue as a question of right and wrong, encouraging readers to consider ethics. Therefore, the best choice is “to encourage a consideration of ethics.”

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