Moral Implications of God's Existence

These flashcards cover key concepts discussed in the lecture about the moral implications of God's existence, including definitions and explanations of major philosophical ideas.

Euthyphro Dilemma

A question about whether something is good because God says it is, or if God says it because it is good.

Conscience

Your inner sense of right and wrong that helps guide your choices.

Natural Law

The idea that God put moral rules into human nature, which can be understood through reason.

Moral implications of God's existence

The belief that if God does not exist, then morality does not exist. Highest good must be god, if there is no God then good cant exist, therefore morality cant.

Did God create evil?

Evil is not created by God; it is the absence of good.

St. Augustine's perspective

God is closer to us than we realize and knows us better than we know ourselves.

Ten Commandments

A set of biblical principles that teach right from wrong and help form a good conscience.

Cultures contradicting Natural Law

Cultures that may seem to contradict Natural Law still valued life and survival based on extreme situations.