The divine command theory is the idea that God's command is the reason for morality.

It is one of the
oldest theories about why we should be good, and it has been used by many religions over time. In this
article, I will discuss what the divine command theory is and how it relates to other moral systems.

The Divine Command Theory

-What is the divine command theory?

The divine command theory is the belief that an act is right if God commands it, and wrong otherwise.
This theory can be used by any religion and has been around since ancient times. It is still used today by
some Christians, Mormons and Jews. The divine command theory says that morality is defined by God's
commands and that these commands are the reason we should be good. This theory can also be called
moral absolutism because it states that there are absolute standards of right and wrong.

-Where did the theory come from?

The theory can be found in many places in the Old Testament ( The divine command theory is the idea
that God's command is the reason for morality. It is one of the oldest theories about why we should be
good, and it has been used by many religions over time. In this article, I will discuss what the divine
command theory is and how it relates to other moral systems.

The Divine Command Theory

-What is the divine command theory?

The divine command theory is the belief that an act is right if God commands it, and wrong otherwise.
This theory can be used by any religion and has been around since ancient times. It is still used today by
some Christians, Mormons and Jews. The divine command theory says that morality is defined by God's
commands and that these commands are the reason we should be good. This theory can also be called
moral absolutism because it states that there are absolute standards of right and wrong.

-Where did the theory come from?

The theory can be found in many places in the Old Testament (the part of the Christian Bible before
Christ returns) and in the New Testament (the part of the Christian Bible after Christ returns). For
example, in the book of Exodus (20:13), God says that murder is wrong. In Matthew 25:40, Jesus also
states that an eye for an eye is wrong. The divine command theory has been used by many people over
time. Some ancient Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle believed it as well as early Christians.

-What does it mean - to be good?

Goodness is doing what God wants. To know what God wants, you have to read the Bible and search for
his commands. -How does this theory relate to other moral theories?

The divine command theory uses absolutes like right and wrong, so it cannot use utilitarianism (which
requires that we weigh costs and benefits). The divine command theory also rejects consequentialism
because it believes that there are certain acts that are always wrong, even if they result in good
consequences. The divine command theory is also incompatible with deontology, which requires us to
follow rules rather than act on intentions or goals.

-What are some examples of the divine command theory?

"You shall not kill." This is one of the Ten Commandments in the Bible (Exodus 20:13). "Love your
neighbor as yourself." This is another command from Jesus and can be found in Matthew 25:40. -Why
should I believe in this moral theory?

Because it is the will of God. If you want to be good, then follow his commands. This can also be called
moral absolutism because it states that there are absolute standards of right and wrong. -Can I find an
example of the divine command theory in a newspaper or magazine?

Yes. In the book "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis, one letter from an experienced devil named
Screwtape gives advice on how to corrupt