It is undeniable that moral arguments are both critical as well as exciting. They are interesting because coming up with a sound case requires attention to practical thinking and paying attention to every philosophical issue approached with meta-ethics. On the other hand, they are essential because of their notoriety in apologetic arguments for moral stands. Take, for example; there are some books in the twentieth century that are apologetics and begin with the ethical discussion of God’s existence. Most ordinary people use religion as a way of providing a moral guideline. In some societies, people believe that the state is responsible for setting standards for doing what is right. There is an apparent connection between morality, religion and state laws. The distinction between theoretical moral arguments and logical arguments helps to establish the importance of the above elements when it comes to who should set a standard between right or wrong. Man is capable of setting the moral standards because their nature comprises a level of consciousness that guides his decision making.
Moral arguments that point that God as the driver of the moral compass digs more in-depth to explain the existence of God. For the believers of God, he is the supreme creator of the universe (Schoenfield, 2014). This fact tends to favour religious arguments for doing right or wrong as opposed to the moral arguments for religious belief. However, if someone believes that that morality is objective and that there should be an explanation for morality then the subject of God’s existence naturally comes to life. The thoughts about God imply that the alleged moral facts require God to explain those events. As such, he provides better premise that what other secular accounts can give (Schoenfield, 2014). The religious society begins with claims that the existence of a moral deed is only possible because of God. Conversely, others argue that practical moral arguments are only attainable if there was a supernatural force behind it. As such, to answer such concerns, practical cases should have a theoretical angle as well.
According to Engelke (2015), for the believers of God, doing what is right or wrong is possible because God exists. Therefore, it is safe to say that that the reason behind moral values, accountability and duties is secure. However, if we refute the presence of God, then set standards for what is right or wrong becomes just but a human convection. Therefore, people might act right, but without putting God into consideration, such actions will no longer be either good or evil. If God is the author of morality then it is agreeable that no one can indeed do well without. As such, if we believe that moral values and duties are purposeful, that provides a ground to say that God sets the standards when it comes to deciding on what is good or bad. According to Engelke, M. (2015), ‘’because of the purpose behind moral values, people follow some guiding principles based on their belief’’. However, this does not prevent people from doing what they want independently according to their convictions. For instance, the Nazi anti-Semitism believed what they were doing was right even though most were against it. Therefore, the theist view of morality stems from believing in God. According to them, ‘’God is perfect and holy, and this enables him to supply the standards against wrong actions and for right actions’’ (Ewing, 2016). According to Plato, God’s nature is correct and that he is the primary source of moral value (Ewing, 2016). His character is generous, just, loving, kind, faithful and such. Because of the belief that God’s nature reflects in the form of his divine commands, provides a compass for the believers when they are relating to others regarding moral duties and obligations. Apart from being voluntary, controls flow naturally from Gods moral nature to the people (Schoenfield, 2014). For instance, in the Christian tradition, the supreme command constitutes of two central laws: love your God with all your strength, and you shall love your neighbour as you love yourself. By following this light then it is likely that one will do right based on their fear of God and his commands. Through this foundation, the objective of morality based on the existence of God is the one that shows people how to act.