In the Euthyphro Dialogue (Cahn and Markie), Plato presents an argument against the meta-ethical theory of divine command. While the argument is made against the predominantly pantheistic Greek religions, the argument can be easily applied to the monotheistic Abrahamic religions. The dialogue begins with the two main characters: Euthyphro and Socrates. Socrates has been indicted for corrupting the youth of Athens, and Euthyphro indicts his father for the murder of a day laborer who negligently killed one of his servants. Socrates recognizes that Euthyphro must be very knowledgeable on the subjects of piety and holiness which are an integral part of the Greek legal system and that by learning from Euthyphro, Socrates could better defend himself against the accusations against him. Using the Socratic method, both characters arrive at a number of definitions of what is sacred. Since the first two definitions imply the pantheistic nature of their religion, they have no relation to the argument used against the meta-ethical value of Abrahamic religions, but the third raises what is commonly called the Euthyphro dilemma . presented by Euthyphro to Socrates is that what is holy is what is loved by the gods and what is hated by the gods is profane. Socrates uses a linguistic argument to suggest that something in a state of being loved is in that state because something loves it, but that we love things because they possess a quality that makes them worthy of being loved. The dilemma, then, is whether God loves something because holiness is one of its characteristics or whether it is holy because it is loved by God. Socrates postulates that all gods love one thing because I...... middle of paper... good nor bad does not seem right to us. Indeed, as the center of our ethical system, God represents perfection and what humanity is meant to achieve. People simply want to be good, and being good means being more like God, a central idea in a number of religions. These responses derive largely from Christianity, but are similar to those developed by religions around the world. They provide answers to Euthyphro's dilemma based on intuition and most people's desire to be seen as good people rather than seeking logical answers as Plato did. Religion offers a simple and clear path to becoming a good person. Works CitedAquinas, Thomas. “Theological Sum.” 2006. Project Gutenberg. .Cahn, Steven M. and Peter Markie, Ethics: history, theory and contemporary issues. 4th edition. New York: Oxford University Press, 2009.