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I don't think anyone does, whether it be the authority or not, you have to do what you believe is right by your own natural laws or "gut" feelings.
Well, we live in a society where politicians do that. I believe the majority can consider what is to be "just".
We, as a society, have decided a long time ago that "the majority rules"; ie; if we as a society decide that one thing is just and another is not, then that be the status quo. Or something like that.
Just my not-so-humble opinion.
That's not actually how the Constitution, which legally defines our society, defines justice. At least not in all matters. Majority rules in terms of legally applied force only works in areas where there are not protected human rights of individuals that it would impede upon.
Ultimately God. In America it is we the people.
But who is to say God, what about the people that do not believe in God?
Justice is an innately obvious characteristic of existence. Every individual is allowed their own interpretation of what is and is not 'just' but in the end there's only one correct answer.
I was not aware that I was not allowed to answer a question if others didn't believe in or agree with my answer. I am the one who is to say God because it is what i believe the answer to the question is. Therefore as I live my own life I get my definition of justice from the Word of God rather than trying to make up my own definition or relying on society to decide for me.
However, I did clarify that in the practice of setting laws in America, it was the citizens of that country who decides what their country considers as just. I am therefore not forcing you to believe in my God by stating that I believe that He is the one who ultimately defines justice.
I get to decide what I consider just. If it must be decided between differing opinions, the best way to decide is a jury of one's peers. This is the best way, not necessarily the most just way.
Algebra. And God.
Subtract from ALL parts of the equation.
You will be judged by your own standards.