robert adams divine command theory

Divine Command Theory, also known as theological voluntarism, is an absolutist theory which claims that some actions are always right and others are always wrong.

Divine Command Theory sees God as the origin and regulator of morality – what is good is what God says is good.

Adams’ development of Divine Command Theory modifies the original theory and candidates are likely to clearly explain the theory in order to demonstrate Adams’ development.

A moral action is therefore one which God commands – and these commands can be seen through revealed scriptures such as the 10 Commandments.

Right and wrong are seen as eternal, objective truths based on God’s will as the divine lawgiver, and stem from his omnipotence – since God is all- powerful, there can be no moral standard outside of God’s control. Therefore, for example, murder…