Bible Quote by William Lane Craig
““So how do you find out what God thinks? The Christian says, you look in the Bible. And the Bible tells us that God forbids homosexual acts. Therefore, they are wrong. So basically the reasoning goes like this: (1) We are all obligated to do God’s will. (2) God’s will is expressed in the Bible. (3) The Bible forbids homosexual behavior. (4) Therefore, homosexual behavior is against God’s will, or is wrong.””
About This Quote
Source Debate: Christian apologetics, 2005
The argument uses biblical authority to define morality, assuming divine command as the basis for ethical judgment.
In simple terms: Biblical authority defines morality.
Key Takeaway
Question the premise of divine command.
Themes
theology
ethics
argumentation
religion
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
theology
ethics
debate
When to use this quote
- religious education
- ethical discussions
- public policy debates
Key Concepts
divine command theory
moral epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is moral truth independent of scripture?
- How do differing interpretations affect conclusions?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all accept the Bible as moral source.
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