Deific-decree
Legal term
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The deific decree delusion is a defense in a criminal case in which a person committed a crime in the belief that their God ordered them to do it.[1]: 615–626 This would make the perpetrator legally insane as they would be incapable of distinguishing right from wrong.[1]: 615–626
See also
- Duress in American law § Insane duress
- Ethics of Søren Kierkegaard, view that God may communicate commands directly to individuals and these should be obeyed disregarding all moral obligations
