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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    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.

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