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Comparing The Text: Two Versions Of Divine Command Theory Vs DCT

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To begin, in Barcalow’s text, two versions of the Divine Command Theory, or DCT are given. In the first version, the DCT of morality, all commands are based upon the commands of God and what is morally just. Basically, in this theory, everything god commands is correct and going against the will of god is unmoral and unjust. Or, as the text summarizes: “God’s commandments make things morally right and wrong.” For example, killing would be wrong simply because God forbids it. Furthermore, in the second DCT, god forbids things because they are morally wrong, rather than out of his own reasons. Or as the text puts it, “God has perfect knowledge of what is right and wrong; therefore God cannot make a mistake”.” (P.41) However, reasoning can lead
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