The argument from morality and the existence of God #3

Does morality exist only because there is a God? Does morality originate in human nature, or can it arise from individual beliefs and values? These are the questions posed by the argument from morality - one of the most important philosophical and theological ideas about the existence of God. In this article, we will trace this argument to understand what its key points are and what it says about our conception of morality.

What is the argument from morality?

The argument from morality is the idea that morality requires the existence of God. This argument is based on the assumption that without God it would be impossible to recognise that certain acts are good or bad, and therefore there would be no point in talking about morality. Saint Augustine, one of the most important Christian theologians and philosophers, used this argument in his reflections on the existence of God.

Key points of the argument

The existence of morality requires the existence of God, because morality is based on the idea that certain acts are good and others are evil.
If morality does not have its source in God, it is not absolute and can change according to circumstances.
Morality is something that is widely recognised as important and necessary for society. Without morality, it would be difficult to control chaos and ensure harmonious coexistence in society.

Controversy over the argument

Although the argument from morality is one of the most effective arguments for the existence of God, there is controversy surrounding the concept. Some philosophers and theologians argue that morality can exist independently of God and that its origin may lie in human nature. In another view, morality is subjective and depends on individual beliefs and values. However, I personally believe otherwise. Without God, the only factors that would prevent us from doing evil would be the law and the opinions of others. However, the boundaries of morality in such a case can be pushed almost to infinity, ultimately leading to a lack of moral principles and a failure to distinguish between right and wrong. Consequently, deprived of God, we also deprive ourselves of our humanity and the moral basis of our existence on earth, and our continued existence is threatened.

Summary

The argument from morality is an important philosophical and theological concept that assumes that morality requires the existence of God. Without God, it would not be possible to recognise that certain acts are good or bad, and therefore there would be no point in talking about morality. Nevertheless, there is controversy surrounding this argument, with some philosophers and theologians arguing that morality can exist independently of God.

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