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==Implications of the Problem==

==Implications of the Problem==

In this context, piety and holiness are interchangable with virtue or goodness.

In this context, piety and holiness are interchangeable with virtue or goodness.

Socrates is asking Euthyphro whether: (a) the gods love something because it is good, or (b) whether the object is good [[Divine command theory|because the gods love it]].

Socrates is asking Euthyphro whether: (a) the gods love something because it is good, or (b) whether the object is good [[Divine command theory|because the gods love it]].

If we take (a) to be true, then the gods are unnecessary, because the object would be good regardless of their existence.

If we take (a) to be true, then the gods are unnecessary, because the object would be good regardless of their existence.

== Atheism and the Euthypro ==

== Atheism and the Euthypro ==

[[Creation Ministries International]] points out that [[atheism]] has problems related to the issues raised by the Euthypro dilemna.<ref>http://creation.com/atheism</ref>

[[Creation Ministries International]] points out that [[atheism]] has problems related to the issues raised by the Euthypro dilemma.<ref>http://creation.com/atheism</ref>

==References==

==References==