Could Morality Exist in the Absence of God? Why or Why

question 28

Essay

Could morality exist in the absence of God? Why or why not? Clearly explain what you take to be the strongest objection to your view, and respond to it.

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Definitions:

Liability Account

An accounting record that tracks obligations or debts that a company owes to others, which must be settled over time through the transfer of economic benefits.

Accrual Basis

A bookkeeping approach that recognizes income and expenses at the time they are accrued, rather than when the actual cash transaction occurs.

Adjustments

Modifications made to accounting entries to correct errors or allocate revenues and expenses to the appropriate accounting period.

Match Expenses

The accounting principle that requires expenses to be recorded in the same accounting period as the revenues that are earned as a result of those expenses.