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==Scales of Justice==
==Scales of Justice==


Scales can be considered a universal sign for justice. Even the ancient religions had such a concept. Maat, the Egyptian goddess of truth, right, and orderly conduct holds the scales which weigh the human heart in the judgment of the dead. Iustitia, the Roman's [[W:Lady_Justice|Lady Justice]], is another goddess of justice who carries measuring balances. And the book of Daniel refers to scales being used to judge a man just as with other ancient religions.<ref>Daniel 5:27</ref>
Scales can be considered a universal sign for justice. Many ancient religions had such a concept. Maat, the Egyptian goddess of truth, right, and orderly conduct holds the scales which weigh the human heart in the judgment of the dead. Iustitia, the Roman's [[W:Lady_Justice|Lady Justice]], is another goddess of justice who carries measuring balances. And the book of Daniel refers to scales being used to judge a man just as with other ancient religions.<ref>Daniel 5:27</ref>


===In the Qur'an===
===In the Qur'an===
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