The Moral Argument for God

Question 1

Moral Argument for God

Answer 1

1. If God doesn’t exist, then objective moral values don’t exist.
2. But objective moral values exist.
3. Therefore, God exists.

Question 2

Intuition (reason for accepting premise 2)

Answer 2

We have a keen awareness of our own (and others’) moral failings.

Question 3

Experience (reason for accepting premise 2)

Answer 3

When we experience injustice (or self-sacrificial love), we know first-hand that morality is real/objective.

Question 4

Consequences (reason for accepting premise 2)

Answer 4

Everyone lives as though there’s a real right/wrong. Denying premise #2 leads to more oppression, not flourishing.