Woodbine
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There are many troubling implications to Craig's divine command outlook on morality.
One that has always bugged me, and which remains relevant today, is this; under Craig's scheme it is not immoral to run a child through with a sword provided you believe the order to do so came from God.
For this is exactly the position in which the men of Israel's army found themselves prior to battle with the Amalekites. They weren't directly commanded by God, it came via an intermediary. But because they sincerely believed Moses was channelling God's will then according to Craig they are blameless.
That's a hell of a precedent....only following orders, sir.
[Edited here for Gaulinesque sentences]
Edited by Woodbine on Sep. 28 2013,03:31
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