Law and Morality: Cessation of Conflict or a New Era of Contradictions?

Law and Morality have through the ages been dealt in light of Hart Fuller conflict in the papers
of Jurisprudence. However, the core ramification of such a profound contradiction lie in the social systems of
the modern era and thus, this paper exploits the coming of age intricacies of law and morality debate inherent
in our societal interactions and relationships. The present century, which advocates liberty as the highest form
of dignity, has brought about infallibleconfidence among peopleto come out in the openand publically
propagate and adopt their ideals. Societal conflicts arise when such outlook is not in consonance with the
morality of the majority. Law and morality, albeit being interdependent on each other for continuity, has often
contented against each other on the point of varied perceptions of rationality. This research paper takes the
example of abortion, homosexuality, prostitution and polygamy to depict the staggering stand of communities,
law and religion. Each of the concepts has been expounded to bring out the clash among the religious morality,
the propagators and the ultimate legal position of the same globally. This research concludes by addressing the
conflict so inherent in human socialinteraction and gives a verdict on whether the conflict will cease or take a
new face in the twenty-first century