The moral law delivered by God to mankind through his prophets takes precedence over all other considerations, including personal freedom. No individual has a right to violate the moral law, as codified in part by the Ten Commandments, merely because he has decided that his personal wants and impulses are more important than the well-being of the society.
That being said, human rights are God-given and cannot be infringed by human dictators or human governments. This is why religion is so important. It is the backstop of morality, the firm foundation on which a moral code is based. Take religion away, and morality has no foundation. It becomes whatever any individual says it is, and everyone has a different opinion.
I agree that God is Law. And His law is the only authority to abide by. The reality is that there are still many who will forsake themselves, there are many who will not accept Christ in their heart, who will not form a personal relationship with God, or subscribe to church services. So for those who choose to wander astray, here is the list of rights which man has regardless of their spiritual or religious awareness. If you or I choose to live a step above this and hold ourselves to a higher code yet, may we be blessed and humble, and still forgive those who do not.
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