Hi ED, The 10 have been out of date for quite some time. However, they are still taken to be the basis of a defined 'moral compass' by many on this list today despite a few revisions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Commandments
Besides the first four that encourage worship of an imaginary deity on a special day, for the most part the rest are no-brainers. Whoever came up with them had a very limited imagination. http://ffrf.org/nontracts/10comm.php Killing, fornicating, stealing, lying and coveting asses are universally abhorred, although that last one is under reconsideration given that same-sex marriage is now legal in many 'civilized' societies. But that doesn't tell us what is desirable behaviour to attain the kingdom of heaven. I was hoping to hear from the learned ones on this list is as to what constitutes 'living a GOOD life'. For me, 'good' is 'moral' which in turn relies on 'empathy'. When we are empathic about the situation of another, we are in a position to behave morally. That creates a 'kingdom of heaven' here on earth where we no longer need to apply rules or berate each other over caste, creed or race discriminations. Sincerely, Kevin Saldanha Mississauga, ON. ex-communicant, ex-carnivore, ex-shempdikar ========================= Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:52:31 +0000 (GMT) From: edward desilva <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Promotin caste Blindness - to Kevin Hi Kevin, In reply to your question to Victor. Let me tell you that the 10 Commandments were Jewish Laws to the Jewish people, BEFORE ANY SORT OF GOVENMENT EXISTED. Religion was Govt. in those days. I mean 'any sort'; since democracy was introduced by the Greeks we have laws to wear seat belts and not to seat children in the front seat of the car. Endless Laws to live a good and honest life, that includes not chopping your hands off and be beheaded but going to prison as punishment. This makes just the 10 out of date. ED. -- Putting Christ back into the Winter Solstice http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spread the Christmas Cheer, even when you're not here! Send classic greetings to your loved ones in Goa. EXPRESSIONS - 2007 Christmas Hamper Visit http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Or e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
