Across the world, the legal system is based on one of three basic systems. There is Western law which is divided into civil law and common law. Then there is religious law. Each country has its own legal system which includes variations of civil, common and religious law. Some combine all three. Civil law is based on concepts, categories and rules derived from Roman law, with some influence from canon law, sometimes largely supplemented or modified by local custom or culture. The civil law tradition, although secularized over the centuries and placing greater emphasis on individual liberty, favors cooperation among human beings (PAUL M. HEBERT LAW CENTER). Whereas Common Law is a set of rules that delineate private rights and remedies and govern disputes between individuals in areas such as contracts, property and family law; distinct from criminal law or public law (Rogowski, Ralf). Both types of laws are influenced by religious law, which I would like to discuss in this article. Europe looked to the Catholic Church to determine how to handle legal disputes. The Church had its own set of laws and procedures to implement it. Faith in God and his holiness will protect the innocent. There are 3 main types of religious laws. There is Sharia Law in Islam, Halacha in Judaism, and Canon Law in most Christian groups. Muslims, Jews and Hindus believe that the god(s) they worship give them their law. Religious law aims to bring human behavior into harmony with spiritual decree. Jewish law, Halakhah is the body of Jewish law. It governs all aspects of Jewish community life, from food, marriage, crime, business practices and clothing. Religious law brings a community of believers willing to abide by these...... middle of paper ...... how a certain religious group, I feel like their ways are effective for them. Everyone has their own beliefs, so if everyone feels like that's the path they want to take, I don't think there's anything wrong with that system because of our First Amendment. I think religious law is very effective and will always be there and will always be the basis for new laws to come. Work Cited Page • “LSU Law: Civil Law: What is Civil Law?” » LSU Law: Civil law: What is civil law? Np, and Web. March 2, 2014. • Rogowski, Ralf. 1996. Civil law. New York: New York University. Press• Erickson, Millard J. Christian Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1983. Print.• “Theocracy.” Merriam Webster. Merriam-Webster, nd Web. March 2, 2014. • “Religious discrimination”. Religious discrimination. Np, and Web. March 3, 2014. “http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/religion.cfm”