The Lord of Spirits God is So Good
Jan 26, 2024
Two priests delve into the complexities of good and evil, discussing God's nature, ethics, divine retribution, and societal values. They explore Kantian ethics, virtues, divine freedom, and human transformation, emphasizing the importance of embodying God's works for personal and societal flourishing.
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Good and Evil in Genesis
- The terms "good" and "evil" appear early in Genesis, specifically with the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.
- However, these ethical concepts aren't explicitly defined and may be related to beauty, truth, or wholeness.
Cultural Influence on Morality
- Cultural forces shape our understanding of morality, influencing our ethics and how we describe them.
- To grasp the scriptural and theological meaning, we must deconstruct some of these cultural influences.
Euthyphro's Justification
- In Plato's Euthyphro, Euthyphro justifies suing his father by citing Cronus's castration of Uranus.
- Socrates argues against using such stories to define divine behavior, advocating for a higher understanding of divinity.