Divine Command Theory Flashcards

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What is the divine command theory?

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The claim that morality is ultimately based on the commands or character of God, and that the morally right action is the one that God commands or requires.

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What is Aristotle’s doctrine of the mean?

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To cultivate virtues was to balance the two extremes of excess and deficiency.

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What were Jesus’ virtues?

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Poor in spirirt, mourning, meek, hungry and thirsty for righteousness, mercy, pure in heart, peacemakers, persecuted for the sake of righteousness.

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