Summary

In this episode of the Harvester Podcast, the discussion revolves around the moral argument for the existence of God, focusing on the role of conscience in moral understanding. The hosts explore the differences between subjective and objective ethics, the implications of conscience as a moral guide, and the philosophical insights of John Henry Newman regarding the connection between conscience and the divine. The conversation culminates in a critique of macroevolution as an explanation for conscience, asserting that it must originate from a personal God.

Keywords

moral argument, existence of God, conscience, subjective ethics, objective ethics, Christian apologetics, moral law, Newman’s perspective, macroevolution, objective morality

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Moral Argument
02:34 Exploring Subjective vs. Objective Ethics
05:17 The Role of Conscience in Moral Understanding
07:45 The Conscience Argument for the Existence of God
10:49 Newman’s Perspective on Conscience
13:36 The Nature of Conscience and Its Origin
16:33 Conscience vs. Macroevolution
19:56 Conclusion and Next Steps