Diritto e laicità del sacro

This article examines the concept of secular sacrality in law, tracing the nu-minous roots of the legal order and the transition from natural law to positivism. It explores how sacrality, traditionally linked to religion, transforms into a secular value founded on human dignity and the inviolability of life. By referencing Durkheim, Otto, Girard, Benjamin, and Agamben, the article highlights the tension between law’s reg-ulatory function and the inherent violence in managing the sacred. The analysis con-cludes with reflections on the right to die and the protection of individual autonomy, ultimately ensuring a truly just, equitable society that respects human dignity.