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-Removed-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 @dj2beckerA “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...
Before we move on, do you agree or disagree that for a Christian, an action is morally acceptable if God commands it?
Originally posted by @dj2beckerIs it moral or immoral to only give gifts to children who have been good all year?
If an action is not moral because God says so, is it moral because we say so?
Originally posted by @wolfgang59Neither, it's personal preference.
Is it moral or immoral to only give gifts to children who have been good all year?
Originally posted by @dj2beckerNo.
If an action is not moral because God says so, is it moral because we say so?
Originally posted by @dj2beckerIf an action is not moral because Santa says so, is it moral because we say so?
Neither, it's personal preference.
Originally posted by @wolfgang59If '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?
If an action is not moral because Santa says so, is it moral because we say so?
Originally posted by @dj2beckerSanta's morals are objective. He is the standard by which gifts are measured by.
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?