Question 20 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Why does Russell claim that mora

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Question 20 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Why does Russell claim that morality can't have its origins in God's commands? Flag question Select one: a. In religious texts, we find examples of commands by God that seem morally repulsive. b. If morality originated from God's commands, no one would have the ability to decide for themselves how to live their lives. c. God seems to be silent on important moral matters. d. God could have commanded anything-even things that seem morally wrong in any case.

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20. The correct answer is Option a. In religious texts, we find examples of commands by God that seem morally repulsive and this cannot have originated by God.

21. The correct answer is False. Blackburn is sceptical about the existence of miracles.

22. The correct answer is True. Hume is an agnostic.

23. The correct answer is False. If everyone’s beliefs were protected from all criticism, it would create a lot of controversy.

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