It is tempting for many to regard the law as a thing that is almost sacred, and to be seen as an expression of the highest secular thought.
Courts of law bear a striking resemblance to churches of religion.
Both are often situated in large, imposing, intimidating buildings. Both feature large center aisles to accommodate large masses of people. Both have raised places in the front, an altar in church, a bench in court. Both priests and judges wear large, flowing black robes. Where one places a deity at the altar, the other places a being upon an elevated bench, who is said to possess God-like powers over life, liberty and property.