Category Archives: ten commandments

God’s Algorithm vs. Silicon Valley’s Algorithm

silicon valley giant, alphabet, which operates google, has a corporate code of conduct of “don’t be evil.” google doodles, which is the art work when you are at a search engine page, has a policy that “google has acknowledged this as an official policy, stating in april 2018 that they “don’t have doodles for religiousContinue reading “God’s Algorithm vs. Silicon Valley’s Algorithm”

The Ten Commandments versus the “Golden Rule”: The Ten Commandments takes the Gold. Silver to the “Golden Rule”

The Ten Commandments versus the Golden Rule. The Ten Commandments takes the gold.

God vs. Progressivism?: Sharing, Theft, and The Neglected Societal Impact

there are those who believe that it justified to “steal” wealth from others. for this discussion, we will call it, “steal the wealth.” these individuals are advocates of looting, confiscation of property, etc. as expressed in the torah, the god of the ten commandments mandates charity and the taking care of those in need. essentially,Continue reading “God vs. Progressivism?: Sharing, Theft, and The Neglected Societal Impact”

Thou Shall Not Steal for Those Who Do Not Steal: Flipping the Script: a Lesson from the Other Moses

some believe that there is a relationship between poverty and crime. do poor people engage in crime due to their station in life? do they steal out of need? if the need was eliminated, would this inclination to steal be eliminated? my opinion differs. from life experience, generally, i do not find the poor toContinue reading “Thou Shall Not Steal for Those Who Do Not Steal: Flipping the Script: a Lesson from the Other Moses”

Nation and Relation Building 101: The Ten Commandments, Nation Building, and the Many Relationships Required for Success

the story of the exodus essentially involves god freeing the children of israel from bondage in egypt. at that point, they were numerous to the point they were to be considered as a nation. the torah, in part, documents the transition from their bondage to the beginning of a free nation. at that point, theyContinue reading “Nation and Relation Building 101: The Ten Commandments, Nation Building, and the Many Relationships Required for Success”

The TGIF Commandment: A Contemporary Statement and Commentary

only one of the ten commandments have been honored with a contemporary abbreviated saying. when people text, email or write “tgif,” do they understand that they are acknowledging and possibly partaking in one of the ten commandments? songs, a restaurant, and a movie have all used this term. in writing this blog post, i wentContinue reading “The TGIF Commandment: A Contemporary Statement and Commentary”

The Most Unlikely Philosopher of the 20th Century Part II

“i just want to say – you know – can we all get along? can we, can we get along? can we stop making it horrible for the older people and the kids? And … i mean we’ve got enough smog in los angeles let alone to deal with setting these fires and things … it’sContinue reading “The Most Unlikely Philosopher of the 20th Century Part II”

Ten Commandments Power Ranking Part II: The Gateway Sin

in modern society, we have the term “gateway drug.” it usually refers to marijuana. A gateway drug is considered stepping stone to further substance and greater abuse. likewise, there is a “gateway sin.” i use the term “sin” but it can be termed as a “gateway to troubling conduct.” the “gateway sin” is coveting. inContinue reading “Ten Commandments Power Ranking Part II: The Gateway Sin”

Second Chances, Atonement: the Ten Commandments Back Story

the story of the ten commandments is almost as important as the ten commandments itself. it is a story of second chances and atonement. the ten commandments back story is that of a people who were freed from slavery and acclimated to a foreign culture and religion. despite miracles and being set free, they lackedContinue reading “Second Chances, Atonement: the Ten Commandments Back Story”