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Single Idea 2651

[filed under theme 28. God / A. Divine Nature / 6. Divine Morality / d. God decrees morality ]

Full Idea

God is not subject to obey the laws of nature. It is nature that is subject to the laws of God.

Gist of Idea

God doesn't obey the laws of nature; they are subject to the law of God

Source

M. Tullius Cicero (On the Nature of the Gods ('De natura deorum') [c.44 BCE], II.77)

Book Ref

Cicero: 'The Nature of the Gods', ed/tr. McGregor,Horace [Penguin 1972], p.155