An Unquestionable God

Socrates, in Euthyphro, brings out through his debate a question that many theologians and religious philosophers have failed to completely answer. Is that which is morally right correct because it is, in itself right, OR is it right because a higher power (God) ordained it as such?

To pose this question is to ask whether morals are objective (innate) or subjective (based on approval). The Christian answer to this actually comes as a surprise to many: Morals are subjective, that is, to God's will. To say that morals are completely objective in and of themselves is to assert a higher power than that of the one true God.

So, why is this a big deal? Many Christians ask the question, "How can a good God allow this to happen?" when faced with pain, yet in asking this question, they assert that God is held to a higher standard. Even the Biblical heroes Job and Abraham do this (see book of Job and Genesis 18). If what God does can be judged by man or by another standard, is He truly God? 

I guess there's a reason that Plato is considered "a Christian before Christ" as in this dialogue, he discusses a topic that is still debated to this day, even among outspoken believers.

(I commented on Darby and Daniel's posts)