Divine Command Theory Flashcards
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What is DCT
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Absolutist theory, states that something is morally good because God wills it. It is a DEONTOLOGICAL theory because it argues there are absolute moral rules in place. Human’s must obey God’s will because it is God’s will.
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Strengths of DCT
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1) Absolute standard of right and wrong
2) Resolves questions of why people suffer in this life - rewarded in next
3) Places origins of morality in God - resolves origins
4) Dr Lane Craig - DCT assures us good will beat evil
3
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DCT - problem of obligation
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Should we live be the principle of obligation or the principle of love – to what extent is religion about obedience to laws
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DCT - problem of God’s will
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If God is transcendent, it is not possible to know his will – how should we interpret the texts
