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Ethics and Religion Quiz

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Which theory of morality is based on grounding morality in God?

Natural Law theory

Divine Command theory (correct)

Moral relativism

Subjectivism

What motivates some thinkers to look to religion for moral judgments?

A search for answers to why one ought to live morally

Frustration with moral relativism and subjectivism

A desire for objective and universally binding moral judgments (correct)

A need for moral rights and obligations

What does the text say about the challenges faced by both Divine Command and Natural Law theories of morality?

They are both grounded in religious belief

They both provide objective moral judgments

They both face serious challenges (correct)

They are both universally accepted theories

What does the text say about the connection between religious belief and living a moral life?

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Which religious text is quoted in the text to support the idea of not committing adultery?

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Divine Command and Natural Law Theories

The Divine Command theory of morality is based on grounding morality in God.
Some thinkers look to religion for moral judgments because they believe morality is derived from God's commands.

Challenges of Divine Command and Natural Law Theories

Both theories face challenges, though the specific challenges are not specified in the text.

Connection between Religious Belief and Moral Living

There is a connection between religious belief and living a moral life, but the exact nature of this connection is not specified in the text.

Religious Text on Adultery

The religious text quoted to support the idea of not committing adultery is likely the biblical commandment "You shall not commit adultery" ( Exodus 20:17).

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Test your knowledge on the relationship between ethics and religion with this quiz! Explore the concepts of divine command theory and natural law theory, and discover whether ethics can exist without religion.