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Which theory of morality is based on grounding morality in God?
What motivates some thinkers to look to religion for moral judgments?
What does the text say about the challenges faced by both Divine Command and Natural Law theories of morality?
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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Study Notes
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.
