I would like for that to happen. Would you vote for me as president so I can get the ball rolling on bringing true democracy to America?
2006-08-24 12:50:41 · 27 answers · asked by nothing 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Um, the Ten Commandments are God's moral law for everyone, everywhere.
They don't address all the nuances of running a government. Who gets elected? How? And it would be hard to prosecute someone for "envy."
Are you just trying to make Christians look ignorant? What on earth responses were you hoping for?
By the way, you should all note that LaRue's link begins with "whitehouse.org." The official White House site is whitehouse.gov. Good try, LaRue. You people really take us for nitwits.
2006-08-24 12:57:07 · answer #1 · answered by ©2007 answers by missy 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would not vote for you.
This country was founded because when the governments and religions were one, the government owned the people. If we could replace the Constitution with the Commandments this year, then next it could be replaced with the rules from that presidents religion.
The government should not control religion nor religion government. Spirituality is stifled in this atmosphere. It breeds fear and hate. Look at the Islamic countries where terrorists are plentiful. They are the fundamentalists of their religion, the ones who want everyone to be of the same religion. They are following a set of mans rules not Gods. Just as many who are following Christianity do today.
The Constitution was formed after the Iroquois Confederacy. Giving all men free will and choices. Why would you want to take away the freedom so many have fought for and are continuing to fight for?
2006-08-24 13:06:19 · answer #2 · answered by oakfeathers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Ten Commandments come from the the Lord himself, and yes, our country would improve if everyone was willing to follow them. But, the founding fathers of our country were very spiritual men, calling upon God for His help! Therefore, it would be safe to assume that the Constitution was written through devine guidance. Unfortunately, the world is going to get worse before it gets better, so good luck getting another "faithful" president in office.
2006-08-24 22:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by sw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only 3 the 10 commandments are kept in most modern legal systems; the laws against murder, stealing and lying. And those were around way before Moses.
And as for your sense of democracy, what would you do, for example, about Hindus who worship more than 1 god? Your definition of that noble word is worse than an oxymoron, it's an insult.
2006-08-24 12:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by JAT 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, given that the Ten Commandments have nothing to do with democracy, I doubt that people would vote for you since it doesn't appear that you know what you are talking about regarding them or the U.S. Constitution.
But then again, Bush did get reelected by the Christian right.
2006-08-24 12:59:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The observe God does not look interior the form. the only point out of religion is interior the 1st substitute which forbids the state from organising a faith. the ten Commandments tell while and the thank you to worship the God a of a undeniable faith. The shape enables us to worship (or no longer) in accordance to our very own own ideals. there is war of words even between diverse Christian Sects and various translations of the Bible as to the wording or perhaps the numbering of diverse Commandments.
2016-12-11 14:51:08 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well isn't that a pickle? Um, I think the writers of the constitution tried their best to incorporatesome of the commandments in there,(that was their religion!) but they also want diversity in the US, and most people not under the religion would break the "laws."
2006-08-24 13:14:51 · answer #7 · answered by Trish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last time that religion made the laws was called the "Dark Ages" for a reason.
No religion should be established as the state religion.
If you want a theocracy move to Iran or Saudi Arabia.
2006-08-24 12:57:13 · answer #8 · answered by Ed M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Ten Commandment's are in there. Just not worded the way they are in the Commandment's per say. Along with alot of honor. The men who wrote the Constitution were mostly religious to many different and wide reaching degrees with God.
2006-08-24 12:57:26 · answer #9 · answered by Al 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
That wouldn't be true democracy. Although a Christian, I would not want a religious state.
However, I want to practice my religion and not be harassed and or abused.
2006-08-24 12:55:53 · answer #10 · answered by IN Atlanta 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋