Reference no: EM133230207
1. Are some acts right or wrong regardless of what anyone believes? If so, what explains that fact?
2. Is it possible to be moral without believing in God? Why or why not?
3. Cahn argues that God's existence would not matter morally. How does he defend this assertion? Do you find his argument compelling?
Cahn argues that morality does not rest on belief in an all-powerful, all-knowing, all-good God.
God's existence is no moral compass because:
- Knowing God exists ≠ knowing what God wills for us
- God-given moral compass is doubtful given widespread disagreement
- Consensus also no sure moral guide (due to the diversity between different people)
- Holy books conflict with each other
4. Your long best friend is applying for a job in the company that you are working for. He asks for you to give him a recommendation letter. You believe that while it is an excellent opportunity for your friend, he is not the best candidate. What are the specific ethical dilemmas involved? What do you do?
5. Are there circumstances where telling a lie may be considered a moral act? Can you think of concrete examples?
6. What are your thoughts on the statement, "THERE CAN NOT BE A SCIENCE OF ETHICS IN THE SENSE, AND CAN BE A SCIENCE OF THE NATURAL WORLD."?