Divine Command Theory
Divine Command Theory is a philosophical belief that moral values are determined by a higher power, typically a deity or deities. According to this theory, actions are morally right or wrong based on whether they align with the commands or will of a divine being. Proponents of Divine Command Theory argue that ethical principles are objective and absolute because they are grounded in the authority of a transcendent source. This theory has been influential in religious ethics and debates about the nature of morality.