Book contents
- Reason and Religion
- Cambridge Studies in Religion, Philosophy, and Society
- Reason and Religion
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Part I The Reasonableness of Religious Beliefs
- Part II The Evolution of Religion and Ethics
- 3 Religions
- 4 Religion and Ethics
- Part III Apologetic Strategies Evaluated
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Index
4 - Religion and Ethics
from Part II - The Evolution of Religion and Ethics
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 April 2022
Book contents
- Reason and Religion
- Cambridge Studies in Religion, Philosophy, and Society
- Reason and Religion
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Part I The Reasonableness of Religious Beliefs
- Part II The Evolution of Religion and Ethics
- 3 Religions
- 4 Religion and Ethics
- Part III Apologetic Strategies Evaluated
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Index
Summary
Even if God exists, one cannot correctly justify moral rules and ideals with reference to this (or any other) divinity. If so, what explains the genesis and prominence of so-called ‘moralizing’ religions, such as Christianity and Islam? Many other issues are discussed, such as: What role can religions play in resolving the greatest moral challenge humanity is facing today, the problem of human-induced global warming?
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- Reason and ReligionEvaluating and Explaining Belief in Gods, pp. 97 - 120Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2022