The second advantage centers upon the public benefit of being able to appeal to God’s revelation in creation. Since this view affirms the ongoing validity of knowledge of God obtained through creation, it establishes a common basis for dialogue between Christians and non-Christians about issues of truth and morality. This explains why Catholic theologians often appeal to natural law, the idea that God built a moral framework into creation itself. Since this law can be discerned by reflecting on general revelation, Christians can use it as a basis for partnering with non-Christians for the
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