Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture How to Think Biblically about Morality and Ethics (with Dave Horner)
Nov 12, 2024
In this insightful discussion, Dave Horner, a Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, explores how to think biblically about morality. He addresses the challenge of moral relativism and presents the moral argument for God's existence. Horner delves into moral realism, emphasizing that objective moral standards exist beyond cultural opinions. He also shares his transformative journey of faith, and the importance of understanding metaethics in today’s world, especially for complex issues like abortion and immigration.
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Metaethics Defined
- Metaethics explores the underlying nature of ethics, examining assumptions about right and wrong.
- It delves into the foundations of morality, questioning the objectivity and relativity of ethical principles.
Horner's Journey to Ethics
- Dave Horner's interest in ethics stemmed from a personal crisis of faith and subsequent rediscovery through apologetics.
- Inspired by C.S. Lewis and a Probe Ministries speaker, he pursued a career in representing the Christian worldview.
Health Challenges
- Horner's writing was delayed by a severe immune disorder triggered by mold exposure, impacting his work as a philosophy professor surrounded by books.
- His wife's simultaneous battle with breast cancer further compounded the challenges.
