Julie, your discussion this week on antinomianism and graded absolutism provided valuable information. In addition to antinomianism being completely irrational, it is also too subjective and essentially ineffective according to Geisler (2010). He also states that, “subjective ethics is like a game without rules. In fact, it is not a game at all; it is a free-for-all” (p. 32). This is an excellent example of the problem with this system therefore leading to its ineffectiveness. Also, of the three systems of absolutism, I agree that graded absolutism most aligns with Christian views. I believe it is important for Christians to believe in graded absolutism as a way to maintain the high law of God and need his forgiveness, reminding us we are
