The following links provided weren't helpful.. I used them to discover parts of my answer though. Can someone check my answer and help me with questions 2?
How does the Euthyphro Problem attack modern cognitive religion?
Is there a response that would satisfy the problem?
I need help with the 2nd question.. this Is my answer however:
Euthyphro Problem appears in the dialogue of Plato who ponders on the concept of piety. It is a dialogue between Euthyphro and Plato where Plato questions Euthyphro about the root cause of piety and relationship with God. This has resulted in numerous conflicts and dilemmas about the faith and well-being. Will power and freedom remain in question in this particular scenario and God's omnipotence remains a dilemma. Further, it is a major concern to modern cognitive religion which has its lights upon the omnipotence of God. The response to it is quite satisfactory in terms of individual domain and concerns whereas in the broader view it is often narrow and cannot satisfy the aspect of sovereignty of God, therefore It does not satisfy me
When I have read any of Plato's works, I never tried to apply 2,500-year-old philosophy to modern thought.
Sorry ... it just doesn't make sense to me.
I find other problems with your paragraph:
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Euthyphro Problem appears in the dialogue of Plato who(1) ponders on the concept of piety. It is a dialogue between Euthyphro and Plato(1) where Plato(1) questions Euthyphro about the root cause(2) of piety and relationship with God. This has resulted in numerous conflicts and dilemmas(3) about the faith and well-being(4). Will power and freedom remain in question in this particular scenario and God's omnipotence remains a dilemma(3). Further, it is a major concern to modern cognitive religion(5) which has its lights(6) upon the omnipotence of God. The response to it is quite satisfactory in terms of individual domain and concerns(7) whereas in the broader view(8) it(9) is often narrow and cannot satisfy the aspect of sovereignty of God,(8) therefore It does not satisfy me(8)
(1) "who" refers to Plato? or the dialogue? Remember -- the dialogues are about Socrates' thoughts; Plato was just writing it all down.
(2) "root cause" is redundant -- delete "root"
(3) "conflicts and dilemmas" for whom?
(4) What "faith" and whose "well-being"?
(5) Exactly who has "modern cognitive religion"?
(6) "lights" = ???
(7) comma needed to separate clauses in compound sentence
(8) correct punctuation needed
(9) What is "it"?
When I have read any of Plato's works, I never tried to apply 2,500-year-old philosophy to modern thought.
Sorry ... it just doesn't make sense to me.
what doesn't make sense?
Blair, God's omnipotence is not a "dilemma" if you follow this line of reasoning. God is a giving and sharing God. First he has given us rain, sunlight, ever changing winds, the 4 seasons etc. But he wants to give and share so much more...his godhood his powers, his tremendous creative abilities. He literally wants to multiply himself through his human children. But he can't knowing that some of his children want to kill him. So to protect himself and his future everlasting kingdom he has to create a barrier to keep his bad children out but allow his good children in. That barrier is the good character/mindset people need to attain in their human lives. So, in summation, why should people be jealous of God's powers and God-Hood when he wants to give that to them too?
The Euthyphro Problem is indeed a philosophical problem that originated in Plato's dialogue between Socrates and Euthyphro. It raises questions about the nature of piety and moral goodness, specifically in relation to the nature of God.
To address the issue of how the Euthyphro Problem attacks modern cognitive religion, it would be helpful to explain the problem itself. The Euthyphro Problem centers around the question of whether an act or thing is pious because it is loved by the gods, or if it is loved by the gods because it is inherently pious.
This problem challenges the notion that moral goodness or piety is grounded solely in the commands of a divine being. If an act is considered good or pious simply because God commands it, this raises the question of whether goodness or piety is arbitrary and subject to the whims of a deity. On the other hand, if an act is considered good or pious independent of the commands of a divine being, then it challenges the idea that God's commands are the ultimate source of morality.
As for the second question regarding a response that would satisfy the Euthyphro Problem, there are various philosophical perspectives and proposed solutions.
One possible response is to adopt the view that the attributes of God, including His moral goodness, are grounded in His nature. According to this perspective, God's commands are not arbitrary but rather reflect His inherent nature of goodness. In other words, God acts in accordance with what is morally good because it is part of His nature.
Another possible response is to separate morality from the divine entirely and adopt a secular or humanistic approach. This perspective asserts that moral principles are based on reason and empathy, rather than being dependent on religious beliefs. In this view, morality is independent of God, and ethical principles can be determined through human reason and collective decision-making.
It is important to note that these responses may not be able to fully satisfy everyone, as the Euthyphro Problem is a complex philosophical issue with different perspectives and interpretations. It is up to individuals to critically examine these responses and decide for themselves which perspective aligns with their own beliefs and values.