Explain the divine command theory

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Explain the divine command theory and explain the three objections to this theory that proceed on the assumption that god does not have a reason for commanding what it commands. Also discuss the "Euthyphro argument" against this theory and explain how it is supposed to work . Be sure to discuss how the second premise of this argument might be modified in an attempt to avoid rejecting the divine command theory. Does the attempt succeed?

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