RE: A few thoughts on the Euthyphro dilemma
April 28, 2012 at 6:38 pm
(This post was last modified: April 28, 2012 at 6:43 pm by Oldandeasilyconfused.)
Quote:My biggest problem with this one would be that morals are not the same around the globe.
That's called 'moral relativism'. PLUS morality changes.Have a look at Mosaic law. OK, Christians claim Jesus abrogated Mosaic law. However,orthodox Jews disagree,and claim to keep the commandments,all 613 of them,but they do not.EG people are no longer killed for breaking the sabbath nor do father skill recalcitrant or disrespectful children.
A Christian example ;for CENTURIES the word 'usury 'meant 'lending money at [any] interest ,and was forbidden to Christians. This was very inconvenient, so over time, self interest triumphed and the meaning changed to its present meaning; "to lend money at UNREASONABLE interest". To their credit,the Muslims have avoided that hypocrisy. (and I think the Amish,but I'm not sure)
Quote:I am asserting that God is the ultimate moral standard.
Well of course you are,that's the standard theist position.
That assertion is also a positive claim, attracting the burden of proof.Let's see it.
