Scriptural Divine Command Theory

Divine Command Theory God founded morality and inaugurate moral law through his commandments. Thus, what is morally incorrect and morally right are judged by refereeing to the Gods word. Divine command theory, belief God is perfect; the source of the moral law and his command applies to everyone evenly. Likewise, its non-consequentialist, because one’s motive ought to be established and in coordinates with commandments. Moreover, divine command theory preaches that it is not baist and non-egoistic which is only done to fulfill the good God’s will. Divine command theory is categorized in two variants, namely Scriptural divine command theory and Natural law of moral philosophy.

Scriptural Divine Command Theory Scriptural divine command

This theory defined a moral deed is part of human instinct nature. Later on an Italian Catholic priest Thomas Aquinas, who had lived (1224-1274), adopted Aristotle’s perspective. Thomas Aquinas applied Aristotle philosophy and modified the Scriptural divine command theory. Aquinas work is most remarkable “primary source for the innate law of ethics.” This natural theology influenced activist like Martin Luther King Jr and modern political creation. One of the principal ideas of the theory is morality appears when we are cognizant of and put in consideration” God made” natural instincts. The Aquinas principle of double effect tells us, our intention is what matters the most, if the upshot of our action turns out to be good & evil. Sometimes in self-defense, “it is permissible to cause a harm as a side effect (or “double effect”) of bringing about a good result, even though it would not be permissible to cause such a harm as a means to bringing about the same good end” (Mclntyre2004). Some of its best strengths include to accept the unconditional and genuine human values. This value is included to leave in public security, "Good is to be done and promoted, and evil is to be avoided,” harmony, prosperity and interdependence on each other. Moreover, these values are part of human rational reasoning. Nevertheless, the major challenges or critics