Was, not is. The Law of Moses was ONLY for Israel, NOBODY else!
Galatians 3:24-25 (NKJV)
24 Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
25 But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor.
Death does not mean "cease to exist". And no, this is not a parable! They died but were very much alive!
"The rich man also died"
"being in torments"
"he cried"
"I am tormented in this flame"
"this place of torment"
Luke 16:22-28 (NKJV)
22 The rich man also died and was buried. 23 And being in...
Galatians 5:3-4 (NKJV)
3 And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law.
4 You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.
Good luck on Judgment Day!
Do you preach all of the Law or just the parts you like? How about executing those who work on weekends? Of course you don't! Which parts of the Law do you preach?