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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
An Institute for Practical Education
The language of natural law, rarely taught or debated at any level
of academic learning today, has become unspoken or misunderstood. Where taught, natural
law often appears in abstruse terms alien to modern culture. Frequently introduced in the
vocabulary of the elite, natural law is perceived as a study reserved only for scholars as
opposed to "the everyman." Rarely analyzed are the practical applications of
natural law in daily life.
In the belief that human nature provides a provocative
subject for individual discernment and universal truth, the Natural Law Study Center seeks
to explore both the physical and spiritual resources of the human person. Combining hard
core realism with the recognition of human spirituality, natural law affirms that each
person discovers truth not only through the gift of human reason, but also through the
mystery of faith in God.
Some would present natural law as a sectarian theology rather
than a set of univeral truths. The Natural Law Study Center, founded by
Catholics, welcomes the serious inquiry of men and women of all faiths who are not afraid
to explore and seek truth. Accordingly, the Study Center seeks to promote the advancement
of objective truth in the modern world in ways that celebrate the universality and purpose
of all human existence, regardless of nationality, gender, race or creed. From the
beginning assertion that man is not the center of his universe, the Natural Law Study
Center maintains that all truths lead to God. Moreover, the more that men and women
discover about themselves, the more they are drawn to a close, personal, and loving
relationship with their Creator.
Since the Study Center upholds the self-evident axiom that human beings must "Do
Good and Avoid Evil," a primary goal, therefore, is to raise up and promote teachers
of natural law to aid in the formation of a just society. These individuals will go out
into the community to share the fruits of their knowledge with others, whether formally or
informally. Some will be pre-existing experts in natural law who need to enhance their
communication skills; others will be experts in the art of communications who seek to be
grounded in their own understanding of natural law.
Seminars emphasize themes geared to a particular gathering, and are designed
to reassure potential audiences that this vital topic is both fathomable and practically
useful. These presentations are offered periodically to the general public or are
offered on a contract-basis for private groups and institutions. A variety of themes are
being considered for 2002-2003, including the following:
Ten Principles of Natural Law
Natural Law and the Entitlement to Life
Natural Law and Human Sexuality
The Family Unit and Natural Law
Natural Law and Social Justice
Educating and Natural Law
Natural Law for Policy Makers
Conveying Natural Law in Psychology
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