I might have overstated this a bit, since Hume does seem to be trying to connect “artificial” back to “natural” moral principles, but to me this is the beginning of modern social thought, removed from a theological basis to morality (ie the “natural law” of Aquinas)

I wonder if any of these people realize they are acting worse than the Romans persecuting the disciples. At least they gave Paul due process

Due process according to Paul:

Spring festival narrative from the group chat:

Mud, scrub, and the fire of heaven:

Wasn’t born in the Old Line State, but I’m becoming a fan.