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Advocating for Principles Rooted on Divine Justice

This program advanced by Dr. Edward-t Moises promotes a transformative vision of justice by advocating for higher-law principles rooted in universal moral truths often described as divine justice. Human legal systems, while necessary, can be limited and imperfect, often failing to reflect deeper values of equity, dignity, and compassion. Higher-law principles transcend national boundaries, affirming that every human being is inherently valuable. This initiative works to embed these principles into public policy, community empowerment, and institutional engagement, ensuring that justice reflects not just legality but enduring moral truth.

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Embedding the Doctrines of Divine Justice in Human Rights Practice

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Operationalizing the Principles of Divine Justice Doctrines

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Why this Program Matters

Modern legal systems often drift away from foundational ethical principles. Laws can be shaped by political expediency, corruption, or social biases, leaving the vulnerable without protection and weakening public trust. Communities need a justice system that reflects a higher moral order: principles of fairness, equality, and accountability that transcend human compromise. By advocating for justice rooted in higher-law, societies can restore legitimacy, reduce systemic injustice, and build peace on enduring moral foundations.

Theory of Change

If higher-law principles are taught, integrated into governance, and demanded by communities, then institutions will become more accountable, equitable, and humane. This will rebuild public trust, protect vulnerable populations, and strengthen societies because higher-law principles provide a stable moral compass that transcends human self-interest.

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Goals and Objectives

Goal: To advocate for justice systems and governance structures rooted in higher-law principles that promote dignity, fairness, and accountability.

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Objectives:

  1. Education & Awareness – Increase understanding of higher-law principles and their practical relevance to governance.

  2. Policy Advocacy – Influence legal frameworks and policies to reflect higher standards of fairness and justice.

  3. Community Empowerment – Strengthen communities to demand accountability and advocate for justice rooted in moral truth.

  4. Institutional Engagement – Collaborate with policymakers, civil society, and institutions to embed higher-law values.

  5. Accountability Mechanisms – Develop systems to track and measure justice outcomes aligned with higher principles.

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Descriptive Doctrinal Framework of Divine Justice: Bridging Higher-Law Principles with Human Rights Advocacy

The doctrines below collectively create a framework for action, guiding OHRA’s initiatives in policy advocacy, community empowerment, institutional engagement, and human rights promotion. They ensure that justice is not only lawful but morally sound, transformative, and universally applicable.

1. Doctrine of Higher-Law Supremacy

  • Principle: Divine justice and universal moral truths constitute a higher law that transcends human legal systems.

  • Explanation: Laws enacted by governments are necessary but imperfect; they should align with overarching ethical principles to achieve true justice.

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4. Doctrine of Compassionate Justice

  • Principle: Justice must integrate compassion and empathy into the application of law and policy.

  • Explanation: Systems should protect vulnerable populations and consider human needs, alleviating suffering and promoting restorative approaches.

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7. Doctrine of Community Empowerment

  • Principle: Justice is realized through the empowerment and moral development of communities.

  • Explanation: Communities are agents of justice when equipped with ethical awareness, moral education, and participatory opportunities for advocacy and decision-making.

10. Doctrine of Transformative Advocacy

  • Principle: Advocacy should drive systemic and cultural transformation toward divine justice.

  • Explanation: Efforts should focus on reforming laws, policies, and societal norms to embed universal ethical principles into everyday governance and societal behavior.

2. Doctrine of Universal Human Dignity

  • Principle: Every human being possesses inherent worth and dignity, independent of nationality, status, or circumstance.

  • Explanation: Legal, social, and political systems must recognize and protect this intrinsic human value as a foundation for justice.

5. Doctrine of Transcendent Legitimacy

  • Principle: Principles of divine justice transcend cultural, political, and national boundaries.

  • Explanation: Policies and interventions should aim for universal standards of fairness and human rights, rather than being confined by local legal limitations.

8. Doctrine of Institutional Moral Responsibility

  • Principle: Institutions have a duty to uphold divine justice principles in all actions and policies.

  • Explanation: Governance bodies, NGOs, and civil society actors should ensure their systems reflect equity, dignity, and moral truth.

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3. Doctrine of Moral Equity

  • Principle: Justice should reflect fairness and equity, not just procedural legality.

  • Explanation: Decisions and policies should correct systemic imbalances and ensure equitable outcomes, addressing both moral and social imperatives.

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6. Doctrine of Ethical Policy Embedding

  • Principle: Public policies and institutional frameworks should reflect higher-law principles.

  • Explanation: Laws, regulations, and institutional practices must be evaluated and reformed to align with universal moral truths and divine justice.

9. Doctrine of Integrative Justice

  • Principle: True justice integrates legality with enduring moral and ethical principles.

  • Explanation: Legal compliance alone is insufficient; justice must also satisfy moral standards, ensuring that the law serves humanity ethically.

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