The Supreme Court ~ unity in diversity...justice for all?

The June 2010 question posed by the Lexington Herald-Leader to its FAITH BLOG members was:

 

"The Washington Post has this question posted on their faith blog. I think it’s a good question.

"If Elena Kagan is confirmed to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court, six of the nine justices will be Roman Catholic and three will be Jewish. Should the makeup of the Supreme Court be more reflective of all of America's religious traditions? Does a Supreme Court nominee's religion matter?"

 

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My reply to this question was as follows:

 

Long ago, the prophet Isaiah acknowledged of God, “...when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.   Although favor be shown to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: even in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not acknowledge the majesty of the LORD.” - Isa. 26:9-10

What shapes character?  Does the administering of justice require religious convictions?  If not, what will cause justice to be administered?  How are you going to find a man to please the atheist while, at the same time, pleasing those who profess the existence of God? Will unity-in-diversity produce justice?  Will God’s judgments be enforced upon those who deny His existence?  Can the language of the constitution be interpreted so as to render justice for all, while religious unity-in-diversity exists?  Jesus taught, “No house/kingdom divided…shall stand.” Matt. 12:25

RDB