There used to be liberaltarian FReepers who would argue that “You can’t legislate morality.”
Thankfully they’ve all gone away.
In a sense, they are correct, however, that by no means justifies or rationalizes abolishing the rule of law. Moral character comes from within. Behavior may be able to be compelled by harsh enough enforcement, but it will not change the person morally.
God established Israel on the rule of law, too. THE Law. His. And it was a just and fair system.
I've been reading through Leviticus and am impressed with the detail God goes into to protect the rights of the innocent and deal with the guilty, and for rules meant to ensure a safe and just society.