the wisdom contained in them. Imagine, no murder, no stealing, no lying about others, no adultery, from such a primitive society, how---when with all our wisdom we come up with divisive and often harmful freedom robbing laws-----how did that one perfect set of laws that regarded personal freedom so well and yet handled all the necessary problems--------I believe it could only be from God just like the Bible says-----my opinion--I respect your right to think differently--------What is your opinion
2007-03-03 18:30:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well you talk about modern laws taking away one's freedoms...
Ever hear of the Book 1984 by George Orwell? It has people being persecuted for thought crimes... That is bad. In modern society we are allowed think whatever we want.
But in the 10 commandments coveting your neighbours goods and/or wife is not allowed.
We have freedom of speech, but in the bible you can't take the name of the lord in vain.
The list goes on and on.
2007-03-03 18:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by irishcharmer84 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Divine Laws and the Laws of the Universe, as these were conveyed directly from the Source.
Read these in the Concept of "Rational Spirituality" available on the Dhaxem website. If the Concept itself is beyond you, read at least the Laws in the Tables at the end of part 1 and 2, and you will meet with the perfect set of laws, much more perfect than the 10 commandments which were merely written by man.
2007-03-03 18:59:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The same way the Ten Commandments are the basis of sacred church authority, the Ten Articles in the Bill of Rights and the Ten Articles in the "Code of Ethics for Government Service" are the foundations of secular state authority.
I believe both these institutions are "divinely inspired" as "natural laws" are an equal part of God's creation and design. When addressing fellow church members, you can rebuke them using the Ten Commandments, but when addressing secular authorities, these others are the closest equivalent I have found.
http://www.houstonprogressive.org/ethics.html
http://www.constitution.org
2007-03-03 18:47:49 · answer #3 · answered by Nghiem E 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is hard to argue with the wisdom contained in the 10 commandments. Jesus confirmed them in Mark 10:19. I find it humorous that some people cannot even understand these 10, just look above me.
2007-03-03 18:40:43 · answer #4 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The concepts held by the 10 Commandments arevery close to many other guide of behavior in other religions, as well as many secular codes of conduct.The problems arise when people decide that their definition of those rules allows them to force others to adhere to them as well. Killing for God? Christian Soldiers? If Christ's lessons were so powerful and all encompassing, How come so many religious types ignore his teachings? Why do so many think that their interpretation is the only correct one?
2007-03-03 23:34:40 · answer #5 · answered by charliecizarny 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's pulling it all together. The Ten Commandments are a basic set of rules, and I don't see how they rob you freedom (unless you just want to fornicate like a rabbit or slaughter a whole village just for the f___ of it, prompting those who care abotu it to rise up against you).
And even without "Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery", who's to say that women won't feel betrayed when their partners abandon them for other women? After all, she might be carrying his child, who ight need him.
2007-03-03 18:42:33 · answer #6 · answered by The Nomad Yokai 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Perfect? That's funny considering that there are like a dozen ways to shop up the commandments and some consider there to be more than 10. What's with the graven image of anything on earth? What's wrong with having a statue of an otter in my house? Really?
How do I respect my parents if they are abusive felonious alcoholics?
no thanks.
2007-03-03 18:38:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Actually, it seems very close to the code of Hammurabi, king of Babylon...Which actually pre-dates Moses 10 commandments...and, oddly enough, is very similar...
2007-03-03 18:37:18 · answer #8 · answered by Hatir Ba Loon 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not at all.
There's nothing anywhere in the bible that can't be found in another form somewhere else....usually better.
Sorry.
2007-03-03 18:34:54 · answer #9 · answered by Born of a Broken Man 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Right on!
No other faith is interested with the moral well-being of the individual.
2007-03-03 18:34:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋