Moral Arguments for the Existence of God

Moral arguments for the existence of God propose that objective moral values and duties exist, which need a source beyond human opinion. They suggest that if there are universal morals—like the belief that murder is wrong—then there must be a higher authority that establishes these values. This authority is thought to be God. Essentially, the argument asserts that without God, there wouldn't be a solid foundation for morality, as moral standards would be subjective and vary from person to person or culture to culture. Thus, the existence of God is seen as necessary for objective morality.