Euthyphro's Dilemma

This blog will be on another philosophical argument concerning God and Christianity.

There are many different versions of this argument, but it usually goes something like;

"Is what is moral commanded by God because it is moral, or is it moral because it is commanded by God?"

First, I think this argument goes in circles, which I will explain why later on in this blog. But I also don't even think this argument logically follows that God doesn't exist. However, it is a fair questions, so I will give my two cents on it.

The main answer I will be giving is that both sentences in this argument are correct. What God commands is moral, because God is moral. And since I am a Christian, and this argument is usually for Theists, I will also be giving a Biblical response to this argument.

The Bible says that God is perfect, holy and good. God is so good and holy, He cannot be evil or do evil acts. This means He would never command something evil. Because God is so good, holy and just, He can only command something good, holy and just. Also, because God is all knowing, He knows what is best.

So in a sense, God did create moral standards and values. These standards and values reflect Him, who He is and also what He desires in His creation. Again, keep in mind God would never desire something evil.

And it's always good to clarify that what is good, is moral, and what is considered evil, is immoral. If it wasn't for God, we wouldn't what truly is immoral or moral. So He is the author of moral understanding. And I guess you can even say God has a morality. But it's simply not His subjective opinion or what He thinks. It's the fact that God knows what is right and wrong, because He is all wise, all good and all holy.

Conclusion: What God commands is moral, because it is. And also, it is moral because an all wise, all good and all holy God commanded it. And this god, would never command anything that are not these things, or in other words, He would never command something evil or immoral.