Divine Command Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What is divine command theory?
A
A theory that believes that a right moral action is one that is commanded by God, and a wrong moral action is one that God forbids
Deontological
Cognitive- claims there is an objective right and wrong directly from God
2
Q
Religious legalism
A
The believer would argue that every law contained within their scripture is completely right and must be followed
Legalism is also known as religious fundamentalism as the scriptures of a religion are seen as giving fundamental rules
3
Q
John Calvin on Protestant DCT
A
God cannot be caused to do anything
This would imply there is a force external to God
To challenge God’s will is to ask for something greater
Therefore DCT is a natural result of God’s absolute power
