A Two-Part Moral Argument for God's Existence by David Baggett

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The most common version of the moral argument goes something like this:

1. If God does not exist, objective moral values and duties do not exist.
2. Objective moral values and duties do exist.
3. Therefore, God exists.

The merits of this version of the argument have been hotly debated by both believers and unbelievers.  However, many don't realize that the moral argument isn't just one argument, but a family of arguments.  

In this 2 part article (1 and 2), philosopher David Baggett explains moral realism and unpacks a Two-Part Moral Argument for God's existence.  It goes something like this:

Moral facts and moral transformation require robust explanation.
The best explanation of these phenomena is God.
Therefore, God (probably) exists.

The articles are as follows:

Chad

Footnote:
1. David Baggett, "A Dozen Moral Arguments," Oct. 25, 2021.

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