If you could re-write the 10 commandments - what would they be?

Question

...and if you are thinking about calling me a blasphemer then I already know that...

People don't really seem to support the 10 commandments when it comes to things like war anyway... It doesn't say "Thall shalt not kill unless you are fighting terrorists for Bush..."

so I don't know why some people are so intent on them being posted in court houses... but anyway, I digress...

What are YOUR 10 commandments?

Answer 1

My ten commandments are about what to do, rather than what not to do.

1) Help people in need and address social problems.
2) Challenge social injustice.
3) Respect the inherent dignity and worth of all people.
4) Recognize the central importance of human relationships.
5) Behave in a trustworthy manner.
6) Respect people's self-determination unless it poses a serious, foreseeable, and imminent risk to themselves or others.
7) Understand culture and its function in human behavior and society.
8) Remain non-judgmental and inquisitive when others are struggling to make better decisions for themselves.
9) Take care of your physical, mental and emotional health.
10) Live a life of humility and in balance with the planet's natural life.

Answer 2

1. Thou shalt smile at least once a day even if there is seemingly nothing to smile about.
2. Thou shalt accept that not everyone is going to think the same way as you and stop trying to shove your religion down their throat.
3.Recognize that AEROSMITH is God (inside joke if you don't get that one sorry.)
4.Thou shalt watch Heroes every Monday at 9 p.m.
5.Thou shalt never say "thou shalt" ever again because it becomes a pain in the butt.
6.You must eat McDonalds for breakfast at *least* once a week (every day if you want to score some afterlife points [hash browns!!!])
7.Yahoo! Answers must put a numbers/bullets icon at the top of the questions and answers box, because typing out the numbers every time is irksome.
8.Children should not be indoctrinated under any religion and should make their own choices about spirituality when they deem themselves ready to do so.
9.You will listen to at *least* four or five Nine Inch Nails songs a day (again, more = afterlife points [this is possibly one of the most important despite being near the end]).
10. Oh, and don't hurt people . . . that's not cool.

Answer 3

In no particular order:

1. Do not hate. (get angry, disagree, fine, but no hating!)
2. Love, respect and be good to yourself.
3. Love, respect and be good to others.
4. Realize that every right that you have is a right shared by all of humanity.
5. If it is not yours, ask before doing something with it.
6. Do not kill unless you absolutely have no other choice. And then, be prepared to deal with the consequences cuz usually, there IS another choice.
7. Do your best and learn from your mistakes.
8. Share what you have with those who don't have anything.
9. Listen, question and think.
10. Love that which created you, whether you call Him God or some other name.

Answer 4

When this question comes up, I feel the urge to add this one, even if you might know them already:

1. I'd really rather you didn't act like a sanctimonious holier-than-thou *** when describing my noodly goodness. If some people don't believe in me, that's okay. Really, I'm not that vain. Besides, this isn't about them so don't change the subject.
2. I'd really rather you didn't use my existence as a means to oppress, subjugate, punish, eviscerate, and/or, you know, be mean to others. I don't require sacrifices, and purity is for drinking water, not people.
3. I'd really rather you didn't judge people for the way they look, or how they dress, or the way they talk, or, well, just play nice, Okay? Oh, and get this in your thick heads: woman = person. man = person. Samey = Samey. One is not better than the other, unless we're talking about fashion and I'm sorry, but I gave that to women and some guys who know the difference between teal and fuchsia.
4. I'd really rather you didn't indulge in conduct that offends yourself, or your willing, consenting partner of legal age AND mental maturity. As for anyone who might object, I think the expression is go f*** yourself, unless they find that offensive in which case they can turn off the TV for once and go for a walk for a change.
5. I'd really rather you didn't challenge the bigoted, misogynistic, hateful ideas of others on an empty stomach. Eat, then go after the b*******.
6. I'd really rather you didn't build multi million-dollar churches/temples/mosques/shrines to my noodly goodness when the money could be better spent (take your pick):
Ending poverty
Curing diseases
Living in peace, loving with passion, and lowering the cost of cable
I might be a complex-carbohydrate omniscient being, but I enjoy the simple things in life. I ought to know. I AM the creator.
7. I'd really rather you didn't go around telling people I talk to you. You're not that interesting. Get over yourself. And I told you to love your fellow man, can't you take a hint?
8. I'd really rather you didn't do unto others as you would have them do unto you if you are into, um, stuff that uses a lot of leather/lubricant/Las Vegas. If the other person is into it, however (pursuant to #4), then have at it, take pictures, and for the love of Mike, wear a CONDOM! honestly, it's a piece of rubber. If I didn't want it to feel good when you did it I would have added spikes, or something.

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Answer 5

The Scripture says that "the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the identify of the Lord." I could not see myself ever having the endless knowledge required to jot down such commandments. Whatever is about forth within the Word was once positioned there by way of DIVINE concept for mankind to comply with. Being a member of the loved ones of a construction that was once made simply "just a little slash than angels" simply offers me loose will to feel and comply with, no longer exalt myself to a situation of authority and omniscience.

Answer 6

1) Thou shalt kill thy mother-in-law

2) Thou shalt have a ration of at least six free beers a night

3) Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors a**, unless she's over 18

4) Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors pimped up ride unless thou owneth a crow bar

5) Thou shalt honor lesbians

6) Thou shalt remember Saturday and enjoy thine drunkenness

7) Thou shalt have no American Idols by the name of Sinjiay

8) Thou shalt bear false witness to the police if thine name is the drunken Mel Gibson

9) Thou shalt not commit adultery with a woman weighing in at more than 180 lbs.

10) Thou shalt try to be a little nicer to my son the next time he cometh.

Answer 7

1. Think freely

2. Do not believe in Religion...for it is Evil

3. Denounce God...I liken Him to the Easter Bunny or Santa

4. Be nice to each other

5. Give to the Poor

6. Do not cheat on your spouse

7. Denounce God...oh...I said that one already

8. Never give your money to a preacher for the "building fund" because you are scared that if you don't you will go to hell where a so-called red man with horns and a pitch fork will, "get you."

9. Think before you speak

10. Use a spell checker, it's just one button man...come on...just do it.

Answer 8

The 10 R&S commandments?
1) Thou Shalt not believe anything other than Christianity
2) Thou Shalt not voice an opinion that differs from that of Midge and her minions
3) Thou shalt not use your own brain
4) Thou shalt not commit e-dultery (I had to)
5) Thou shalt not dispute anything in the Bible
6) Thou shalt not put thought into your answers
7) Thou shalt not agree with homsexuality
8) Thou shalt not love the lord, your savior, the laptop jesus
9) Thou shalt not be able to spell or punctuate
10) Thou shalt not have an open mind

Answer 9

1) DO NOT worship imaginary beings(God Jesus Allah)
2) Treat others like you would like to be treated
3) Don't steal
4) Don't cheat on your spouse/bf/gf
5) Do something to make the world a better place
6) Take care of mother nature(recycle etc)
7) Protect free speech.
8) Take care of your kids and kids take care of your parents.
9) Don't over populate the world.
10) Take care of your body( i e eat healthy and exercise)

oh i have one more 11) Do not tolerate evil like(terrorism) with pacifism !!!

Answer 10

1. do no harm.
2. do unto others as you'd have done to you.
3. be respectful of the all walks of life that are different than yours. (this includes politically, religiously, sexually, ect)
4. always strive to offer aid to those in need.
5. never take anything or anyone for granted.
6. always strive for truth and honesty.
7. never force your point of view onto another.
8. violence is never the solution to any problem.
9. do one good deed for someone every day.
10. live your life as an example for what you want your children's lives to be.