divine command- p8

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Based on the idea that god is all .....
powerful and we are powerless
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what type of a theory is it?
universal, deontological approach,
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what is an example of divine command?
SOL
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key ideas....
God has all power to do as he wishes but chose to be be omnibenevolent
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why should we obey divine law?
as we are powerless, we should care for the environment as we are slaves to christ
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what did a.j.ayer say?
"no morality can be founded on authority, even if authority were divine"
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Lucretius said....
"such evil deeds could religion provoke"
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Explanation of Lucretius quote?
if the decalogue said it was okay to kill, then it is deemed morally acceptable under divine command. but it is still wrong
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SOL is of first importance and it should be followed to the greatest extent
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