Ethics

Divine Command Theory

Divine command theory is a very strong theory and is the basis for many people’s morals and values. It has been used to describe what we define as good and or what we as humans view as bad. During the discussion of this topic we have come across many arguments and statements about how this relates to us and whether this statement is true or not. But before we delve into this discussion we must define some terms that play and integral part in the broadening of our horizons to understanding and learning more about our morals and ethics.

The first key term in dealing with divine command theory is moral or morals. We must fine an explanation that fits what we’re re trying to understand. Morals are defined as rules or practices that we regard as right or wrong. These are what we base the decisions such ass stealing is wrong or killing is wrong, off of. Another key term is the work ethics. Ethics are defined as the systematic study of morality. This helps us to explain what moral structures we are based off. After we have established these two critical points in the discussion we need to find out which side of the argument we are on.

Divine Command Theory states that we are defined by what God commands and anything that God forbids is wrong. A couple of problems arise when we deal with this way of thinking. One of the main problems is what if God commands us to do something that we view as wrong such as killing someone? Based off the divine command theory we would have to kill that person because it is what God wants us to do, but still something that is inside of us innately wants us not to because we know that killing people is wrong. How do we go about fixing this problem?

In staring down he loaded barrel of this question we find ourselves scrambling to try and figure out what’s going on and how we defend our stance in morals but still not disobey divine command theory. An argument that was...