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    Good Ole Euthyphro Dilemma

    Does God will something because it is good? Or is something good because God wills it? Neither. God is good. Ok. Are properties like loving kindness, impartiality, generosity, etc good because God possesses them? Or does God possess them because they are good? If they are good because God...
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    The Moral Law From C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity

    C.S. Lewis uses the idea of a moral law, or the law of human nature as an argument for the existence of God. He claims that there is an objective universal law of right and wrong that men strive to adhere to regardless of culture. He draws a distinction between the moral law and other natural...
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    Function of Prayer

    I'm curious what the purpose of prayer is from an eastern orthodox perspective. I'm sure prayer has multiple purposes, many of which I can see the potential efficacy of. Prayer makes sense to me as a method for developing a relationship with the divine and asking for assistance in changing...
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    Why would eternal life hinge on a belief?

    My question regards the importance of belief in determining where a soul would spend an eternity. The term belief is usually defined as either A: accepting something as true, or B: trust in someone or something. I'm assuming salvation within the christian context is a combination of these two...