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The Argument from Divine Command

Description: The Argument from Divine Command is a moral argument that claims that an action is morally right if and only if it is commanded by God.
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What is the main premise of the Argument from Divine Command?

  1. God exists.

  2. God is all-powerful.

  3. God is all-good.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Command relies on the assumption that God exists, is all-powerful, and is all-good.

What is the conclusion of the Argument from Divine Command?

  1. An action is morally right if and only if it is commanded by God.

  2. An action is morally wrong if and only if it is forbidden by God.

  3. Both of the above.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Command concludes that an action is morally right if and only if it is commanded by God, and that an action is morally wrong if and only if it is forbidden by God.

What is the main objection to the Argument from Divine Command?

  1. The Euthyphro Dilemma.

  2. The Problem of Evil.

  3. The Argument from Religious Diversity.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objections to the Argument from Divine Command are the Euthyphro Dilemma, the Problem of Evil, and the Argument from Religious Diversity.

What is the Euthyphro Dilemma?

  1. Is something morally right because God commands it, or does God command it because it is morally right?

  2. If God commands something that is morally wrong, does that make it morally right?

  3. If God does not command something that is morally right, does that make it morally wrong?

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Euthyphro Dilemma is a problem that arises when trying to determine the relationship between morality and the will of God.

What is the Problem of Evil?

  1. If God is all-powerful, all-good, and all-knowing, then why does evil exist?

  2. If God is all-powerful, then why can't he prevent evil from happening?

  3. If God is all-good, then why does he allow evil to happen?

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Problem of Evil is a problem that arises when trying to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God.

What is the Argument from Religious Diversity?

  1. There are many different religions in the world, each with its own moral code. This shows that there is no one objective morality.

  2. Different religions often disagree about what is morally right and wrong. This shows that there is no one objective morality.

  3. The fact that different religions exist shows that morality is relative to culture and society.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Argument from Religious Diversity is a problem that arises when trying to determine whether there is one objective morality that applies to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs.

Is the Argument from Divine Command a valid argument?

  1. Yes.

  2. No.

  3. It is unclear.

  4. It depends on the premises.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The validity of the Argument from Divine Command depends on the truth of its premises. If the premises are true, then the argument is valid. If the premises are false, then the argument is invalid.

Is the Argument from Divine Command a sound argument?

  1. Yes.

  2. No.

  3. It is unclear.

  4. It depends on the premises.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The soundness of the Argument from Divine Command depends on the truth of its premises and the validity of the argument. If the premises are true and the argument is valid, then the argument is sound. If the premises are false or the argument is invalid, then the argument is unsound.

Do you agree with the Argument from Divine Command?

  1. Yes.

  2. No.

  3. I am undecided.

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Explanation:

Whether or not you agree with the Argument from Divine Command is a matter of personal opinion.

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