The Ten Commandments versus the Golden Rule. The Ten Commandments takes the gold.
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Acts of Micro-Goodness: What We Are Supposed to Do: The Sabbath Commandment and Acts of Goodness
the sabbath commandment is not merely a commandment to take a day off from working. the commandment is about laboring for six days prior to the sabbath. the significance behind it is the fact that when god created the world, he did so in six days and rested on the seventh. within the days ofContinue reading “Acts of Micro-Goodness: What We Are Supposed to Do: The Sabbath Commandment and Acts of Goodness”
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”
Power Ranking the Ten Commandments
many sports websites love to “power rank” teams and place them in order. these ranking orders have nothing to do with how the teams will actually place in the “win/loss” columns. rather, it is an entertaining analysis. why not power rank the ten commandments? a top ten of the ten. after consideration, the sabbath commandmentContinue reading “Power Ranking the Ten Commandments”
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”
The Ten Commandments Project 