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Lesson 12: Philosophy of Religion Part 2 - Discussion Board

In the Discussion Board for Lesson 12, explain why you think the arguments presented related to the problem of evil do or do not provide sufficient warrant for proving that God does not exist. Which argument is the strongest? Which counter-argument is the strongest?

For all Discussion Boards, be sure to include citations for the main arguments in your opening post.

1. When you refer to a specific item in the lesson, then a shorthand parenthetical citation is all that is needed. For example, (Presentation on Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave”, slide 4); or, (Velasquez, p. 6); or, (Illustration of Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave”, 3:30).
2. When you reference a source outside of the lesson, please provide enough information for us to find your reference.

In your posts, be respectful.

1. 10 points. Click on the forum link to create a thread. For your initial post, use a minimum of eight (8) sentences to provide specific and substantive arguments and/or examples from the lesson.

   Lesson 13: Ethical Theories, Virtue Ethics - Discussion Board

   In the Discussion Board for Lesson 13 discuss why you think the concept of virtue is or is not a sufficient basis for determining what one ought to do. Which version of virtue ethics did you find most compelling or most lacking as an explanation for ethical behavior?For all Discussion Boards, be sure to include citations for the main arguments in your opening post.
   1. When you refer to a specific item in the lesson, then a shorthand parenthetical citation is all that is needed. For example, (Presentation on Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave”, slide 4); or, (Velasquez, p. 6); or, (Illustration of Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave”, 3:30).
   2. When you reference a source outside of the lesson, please provide enough information for us to find your reference.
   In your posts, be respectful.
   1. 10 points. Click on the forum link to create a thread. For your initial post, use a minimum of eight (8) sentences to provide specific and substantive arguments and/or examples from the lesson