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Premise: Objective morals do not exist

Premise: Objective morals do not exist

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Before we move on, do you agree or disagree that for a Christian, an action is morally acceptable if God commands it?

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If you are not willing to agree to terms on establishing some middle ground we will continue to talk past each other because when I use the term ‘morally acceptable’ I am referring to behavior that is in line with scripture. When you use the term ‘morally acceptable’ you are referring to what exactly? Personal or public opinion of what entails moral behavior?



Originally posted by @dj2becker
Before we move on, do you agree or disagree that for a Christian, an action is morally acceptable if God commands it?
A “yes” answer is often - or eventually - followed by an assertion that it is in the nature of God to command only moral acts. This sometimes leads to the Eurythphro Dilemma and around we go...


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Explain what you mean by ‘morally acceptable’. I have told you what I mean to say when I use the term, what does it mean to you?


Originally posted by @js357
A “yes” answer is often - or eventually - followed by an assertion that it is in the nature of God to command only moral acts. This sometimes leads to the Eurythphro Dilemma and around we go...
If an action is not moral because God says so, is it moral because we say so?



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I refer you back to my answer the last time you asked the question.


Originally posted by @dj2becker
If an action is not moral because God says so, is it moral because we say so?
Is it moral or immoral to only give gifts to children who have been good all year?


Originally posted by @wolfgang59
Is it moral or immoral to only give gifts to children who have been good all year?
Neither, it's personal preference.

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Originally posted by @dj2becker
If an action is not moral because God says so, is it moral because we say so?
No.


Originally posted by @dj2becker
Neither, it's personal preference.
If an action is not moral because Santa says so, is it moral because we say so?


Originally posted by @wolfgang59
If an action is not moral because Santa says so, is it moral because we say so?
If 'good' and 'evil' are merely terms that describe the actions that the majority like or dislike, why should the minority adhere to the personal preferences of the majority?


Originally posted by @dj2becker
If 'good' and 'evil' are merely terms that describe the actions that the majority like or dislike, why should the minority adhere to the personal preferences of the majority?
Santa's morals are objective. He is the standard by which gifts are measured by.

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