Tablet Eight
Legislative Body (House
of Elects):
<1>The House of Representatives and/or Senate
(or both) will be chosen by vote of the people from different
states. <2>They will consist of those who are known for their
virtues and willingness to solve the problems of their communities,
regions, and world in general.
<3>The duty of the Senate is to carefully
study the problems in society and to consider appropriating laws for
dealing with them.
<4>Spiritual values should also be regarded in these
decisions.
<5>The Senate has the power of impeachment of
the officials in the governmental and judiciary systems. <6>If
a leader is found to be guilty, the highest and most severe
punishment should be imposed on him. As is a part of our teachings,
the injustice which is done to you, forgive, but that which is done
to society should not be forgiven or pardoned, but should be
punished severely to uproot the corruption. This type of crime is
the worst because it brings the fall of morality and affects
everyone, down to the lowest level of the society. <7>Leaders
("the heads") have the greatest effect on society. If they are
godly, the society also will become righteous. If they are
corrupt, their subjects will follow them. That is one of the most
important lessons of the Old Testament and history.
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