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The Argument from Divine Command

The Argument from Divine Command is a moral argument that claims that an action is morally right if and only if it is commanded by God.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main premise of the Argument from Divine Command?

  1. God exists.
  2. God is all-powerful.
  3. God is all-good.
  4. All of the above.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the conclusion of the Argument from Divine Command?

  1. An action is morally right if and only if it is commanded by God.
  2. An action is morally wrong if and only if it is forbidden by God.
  3. Both of the above.
  4. None of the above.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main objection to the Argument from Divine Command?

  1. The Euthyphro Dilemma.
  2. The Problem of Evil.
  3. The Argument from Religious Diversity.
  4. All of the above.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the Euthyphro Dilemma?

  1. Is something morally right because God commands it, or does God command it because it is morally right?
  2. If God commands something that is morally wrong, does that make it morally right?
  3. If God does not command something that is morally right, does that make it morally wrong?
  4. All of the above.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the Problem of Evil?

  1. If God is all-powerful, all-good, and all-knowing, then why does evil exist?
  2. If God is all-powerful, then why can't he prevent evil from happening?
  3. If God is all-good, then why does he allow evil to happen?
  4. All of the above.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the Argument from Religious Diversity?

  1. There are many different religions in the world, each with its own moral code. This shows that there is no one objective morality.
  2. Different religions often disagree about what is morally right and wrong. This shows that there is no one objective morality.
  3. The fact that different religions exist shows that morality is relative to culture and society.
  4. All of the above.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Is the Argument from Divine Command a valid argument?

  1. Yes.
  2. No.
  3. It is unclear.
  4. It depends on the premises.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Is the Argument from Divine Command a sound argument?

  1. Yes.
  2. No.
  3. It is unclear.
  4. It depends on the premises.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Do you agree with the Argument from Divine Command?

  1. Yes.
  2. No.
  3. I am undecided.
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