Euthyphro's Dilemma

Here's a question for all you theists and religious folk out there: Is what is moral (or "good") commanded by god because it is moral, or is it moral because it is commanded by god?

This question is referred to as Euthyphro's Dilemma, and is named after Plato's dialogue Euthyphro, in which the inspiration for this question is presented.

If you pick the former (what is moral is commanded by god because it is moral), then you are admitting that god is not omnipotent, but is bound by an external force or factor ("good"), and is simply reduced to not much more than a passer-on of moral knowledge.

If you pick the latter (that which is moral is moral because it is commanded by god), then you are admitting to moral relativism, meaning that morals can change, they are simply based on god's whim, and there is no absolute "good" or "evil". If god wanted to, he could make things that are generally thought of as bad (i.e. murder, rape, etc.) "good". This, of course, goes against many Christian teachings.

So there it is. Stumped now, aren't ya? It's okay, you don't really have to answer the question, for we all know the real answer now....(or do we?)

Caught in the act

Well, it's been a little while since posting an entry here, but I found something that's definitely worth posting. While browsing YouTube for prank videos (one of my favorite internet pastimes), I discovered this one, which apparently is from Stuff.com (the website for Stuff Magazine). Some suspicious co-workers set up a camera in the office at night, and catch a guy jacking off. If you watch carefully, you'll notice that it's not just jerking that he's doing too! Oh, and don't worry, there aren't any visible private parts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSpxnPRp2m4