The Moral Atheist

of God" is the natural by-product of human moral reasoning and testifies to the reality of moral obligations beyond those outlined in human law (Van den Beld, 2001. p. 397). Many times the only explanation one can give for performing a moral act is "because it was the right thing to do." Van den Beld (2001) maintains that this is the moral "will of God" expressing itself through the individual and is evidence to the proof of God's existence (p. 397). From this perspective, if God did not exist, neither would morality. It is implied that man is incapable of free choice beyond the limits set by God.
             Assuming that God created humanity, humans are incapable of being moral outside of God's design. This is supported by the fact that, regardless of culture, certain morals are held in common by nearly all people. According to Mawso
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