Question

If a piece of matter violates nature's law, it is not punished because

• A. it is not binding to obey it
• B. there is no superior being to enforce the law of nature
• C. it cannot be punished
• D. it simply means that the facts have not been correctly stated by law

Hint:

Nature’s laws are fundamental and unchanging, and they are not subject to human enforcement or punishment.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the law of nature.
Nature's laws are not enforced by a higher being. These laws govern the natural world and operate independently of human systems of justice.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) it is not binding to obey it: Nature's laws are not "obeyed" in the human sense; they simply occur naturally.
(B) there is no superior being to enforce the law of nature: Correct — Nature’s laws are not enforced by any higher authority; they function on their own.
(C) it cannot be punished: There is no entity to administer punishment for violations of nature’s laws.
(D) it simply means that the facts have not been correctly stated by law: This is not the correct explanation.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (B) there is no superior being to enforce the law of nature. Nature’s laws operate without external enforcement.