
doi: 10.3390/rel14101252
The divine command theory holds that morality finds its origin in God or that God is somehow closely connected to morality. Many people across the world hold a related, though different belief that Religious belief is required for proper moral behavior. In this paper, I look at a number of evolutionary and cognitive explanations (supernatural punishment theory, big gods theory, moral dyad, and costly signaling) that purport to explain why people hold beliefs concerning a close connection between God and morality. I assess whether any of these theories provide a reason for epistemic concern.
Religions. Mythology. Rationalism, costly signaling, moral dyad, divine command theory, religion and morality, BL1-2790, evolution of religion, big gods theory, supernatural punishment theory, cognitive science of religion
Religions. Mythology. Rationalism, costly signaling, moral dyad, divine command theory, religion and morality, BL1-2790, evolution of religion, big gods theory, supernatural punishment theory, cognitive science of religion
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