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NeCede's

Maxim 12.11.8

The cause of the Church is equal to public causes; and for the best of reasons — it is the cause of religion.

Causa ecclesiae publicis causis aequiparatur; et summa est ratio quae pro religione facit.

Source: Co. Litt. 341; Jackson Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

Matters concerning the Church are treated with the same gravity as matters of public interest; the law accords religious causes the highest dignity.

Where this applies

  • Church matters are treated with the same gravity as public matters.
  • Religious causes receive the same dignity and priority as public causes.
  • The cause of the Church is equated with causes of public importance.

Legal domains

constitutional

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 12.11.8 — The cause of the Church is equal to public causes; and for the best of reasons — it is the cause of religion. — Co. Litt. 341; Jackson (Causa ecclesiae publicis causis aequiparatur; et summa est ratio quae pro religione facit.)

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