But that answer assumes that standards of morality exist independently of God's will (either as objects of his knowledge or as standards in light of which He counts as morally perfect), in which case speaking of morality as consisting of God's commands will not explain the origin or nature of these independently existing standards.
People coming from a scientific perspective, who are interested in descriptive evolutionary ethics, speak of morality as something to be explained scientifically as in familiar talk of "how morality evolved".
At least two prominent leaders of the church have even recommended the series and spoke of being fans because they teach morality and show good victorious over evil.
At two morning seminars, an afternoon gala awards presentation in the dazzling Guangzhou Opera House and an evening banquet, prizewinners and celebrities spoke of their China Dream and their longings for truth, morality and greater rights.
He spoke of a recent conversation with a "young friend" who seemed to believe his newfangled notions of sexual morality were acceptable.
Jonathan Soo Hoo, 23, from Mill Valley, Calif., a master's student at George Washington University Law School, spoke of the pope as "a tremendous leader on issues relating to faith" who "serves as a beacon for morality and spirituality that should inspire everyone".
They spoke of the negative consequences that a rights-based approach to child rearing was having for both individual discipline within families as well as social discipline and morality at the community level.
"They're not as noticeable as they used to be," notes writer Banafsheh, speaking of of the morality police.
If Labour cannot find a way of talking about a nation that embodies modernity as well as making the case for spending on a state that makes us feel more secure, whether that's defence or the NHS; if it cannot speak of a civic morality, then what is it for?
