Thomas Aquinas sees four elements to his natural law theory encompassing God's purpose for humans. Which one should NOT be on the list?
A) We are obliged to preserve our own lives.
B) We are obliged to treat animals with compassion and dignity.
C) We are obliged to procreate within marriage.
D) We are obliged to live as good citizens among other people.

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Thomas Aquinas' natural law theory does not explicitly include the obligation to treat animals with compassion and dignity as one of its primary precepts. His theory focuses more on human behavior and ethics in relation to God's purpose for humans, including the preservation of life, procreation within marriage, and living as good citizens.

Thomas Aquinas Sees Four Elements to His Natural Law Theory