Pretty similar on the big ones like murder, stealing, cheating and lying. Check out my OP.
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Pretty similar on the big ones like murder, stealing, cheating and lying. Check out my OP.
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Your commandments won't work till you show us your creatures
I think my commandments would work rather well. Actually they're pretty much just common sense. Like JoeCool said, it's stuff you learn in kindergarten.
GoldDust Woman
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Hebrews 9. Right there is your revision of the Ten Commandments. Jesus did away with the Laws of Moses after his death.
Then why do Christians want to display them in USA court houses? If we're going to display them then we should at least revise them to match USA law.
''did away'' and ''after death''...doesn't this seem to be something like an oxymoron?
The problem with the original ten commandments is they promote religious intolerance. If you look at my revisions to the ten commandments then you will see I have removed the intolerance.
Religious intolerance has caused a lot of fighting in the past. But today, with nuclear weapons, the stakes are much higher. We ignore religious intolerance at our own peril.
Religious intolerance has caused a lot of fighting in the past. But today, with nuclear weapons, the stakes are much higher. We ignore religious intolerance at our own peril.
GoldDust Woman
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I can only compare that to the staff that was out in the desert for healing, in the days of Noah. The same symbol is used in the medical field today.
GoldDust Woman
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No, not at all. Jesus is the "New Testament". Where there is a testament, there is a Testator (writer of the will.) A last will and testament does not go into effect until the testator passes away.
You didn't really 'revise' thm doll,all you did was re-word them, and you've done a very good job at that.
Ten Guidelines from GOD
Effective Immediately, please be aware that there are changes YOU need to make in YOUR life.
These changes need to be completed in order that I may fulfill My promises to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in this life.
After all that I am doing, this seems very little to ask of you. Please, follow these 10 guidelines
1. QUIT WORRYING:
Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you?
Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way?
2. PUT IT ON THE LIST:
Something needs done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care of the problem. I can't help you until you turn it over to Me. And although My to-do-list is long,
I am after all... God. I can take care of anything you put into My hands. In fact, if the truth were ever really known, I take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.
3. TRUST ME:
Once you've given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them back. Trust in Me.
Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials.
Problems with the kids? Put them on My list.
Problem with finances? Put it on My list.
Problems with your emotional roller coaster?
For My sake, put it on My list.
I want to help you. All you have to do is ask.
4. LEAVE IT ALONE:
Don't wake up one morning and say,
"Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think I can handle it from here." Why do you think you are feeling stronger now?
It's simple.
You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking care of them.
I also renew your strength and cover you in my peace. Don't you know that if I give you these problems back,
you will be right back where you started?
Leave them with Me and forget about them.
Just let Me do my job.
5. TALK TO ME:
I want you to forget a lot of things.
Forget what was making you crazy..
Forget the worry and the fretting because you know
I'm in control.. But there's one thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't forget to talk to Me -OFTEN!
I love YOU!
I want to hear your voice. I want you to include Me in on the things going on in your life.
I want to hear you talk about your friends and family. Prayer is simply you having a conversation with Me.
I want to be your dearest friend.
6. HAVE FAITH:
I see a lot of things from up here that you can't see from where you are.
Have faith in Me that I know what I'm doing.
Trust Me; you wouldn't want the view from My eyes.
I will continue to care for you, watch over you, and meet your needs.
You only have to trust Me.
Although I have a much bigger task than you, it seems as if you have so much trouble just doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?
7. SHARE:
You were taught to share when you were only two years old.
When did you forget?
That rule still applies. Share with those who are less fortunate than you.. Share your joy with those who need encouragement.
Share your laughter with those who haven't heard any in
such a long time. Share your tears with those who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith with those who have none.
8. BE PATIENT:
I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many diverse experiences.
You grow from a child to an adult, have children,
change jobs many times, learn many trades,
travel to so many places, meet thousands of people,
and experience so much.
How can you be so impatient then when it takes Me a little longer than you expect to handle something on My to-do-list?
Trust in My timing, for My timing is perfect.
Just because I created the entire universe in only six days, everyone thinks I should always rush, rush, rush.
9. BE KIND:
Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you.
They may not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I still love you all.
Please try to get along, for My sake. I created each of you different in some way. It would be too boring if you were all identical.
Please, know I love each of your differences.
10. LOVE YOURSELF:
As much as I love you, how can you not love yourself? You were created by me for one reason only -- to be loved, and to love in return. I am a God of Love.
Love Me.
Love your neighbors. But also love yourself.
It makes My heart ache when I see you
so angry with yourself when things go
wrong. You are very precious to me.
Don't ever forget......
Effective Immediately, please be aware that there are changes YOU need to make in YOUR life.
These changes need to be completed in order that I may fulfill My promises to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in this life.
After all that I am doing, this seems very little to ask of you. Please, follow these 10 guidelines
1. QUIT WORRYING:
Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you?
Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way?
2. PUT IT ON THE LIST:
Something needs done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care of the problem. I can't help you until you turn it over to Me. And although My to-do-list is long,
I am after all... God. I can take care of anything you put into My hands. In fact, if the truth were ever really known, I take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.
3. TRUST ME:
Once you've given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them back. Trust in Me.
Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials.
Problems with the kids? Put them on My list.
Problem with finances? Put it on My list.
Problems with your emotional roller coaster?
For My sake, put it on My list.
I want to help you. All you have to do is ask.
4. LEAVE IT ALONE:
Don't wake up one morning and say,
"Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think I can handle it from here." Why do you think you are feeling stronger now?
It's simple.
You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking care of them.
I also renew your strength and cover you in my peace. Don't you know that if I give you these problems back,
you will be right back where you started?
Leave them with Me and forget about them.
Just let Me do my job.
5. TALK TO ME:
I want you to forget a lot of things.
Forget what was making you crazy..
Forget the worry and the fretting because you know
I'm in control.. But there's one thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't forget to talk to Me -OFTEN!
I love YOU!
I want to hear your voice. I want you to include Me in on the things going on in your life.
I want to hear you talk about your friends and family. Prayer is simply you having a conversation with Me.
I want to be your dearest friend.
6. HAVE FAITH:
I see a lot of things from up here that you can't see from where you are.
Have faith in Me that I know what I'm doing.
Trust Me; you wouldn't want the view from My eyes.
I will continue to care for you, watch over you, and meet your needs.
You only have to trust Me.
Although I have a much bigger task than you, it seems as if you have so much trouble just doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?
7. SHARE:
You were taught to share when you were only two years old.
When did you forget?
That rule still applies. Share with those who are less fortunate than you.. Share your joy with those who need encouragement.
Share your laughter with those who haven't heard any in
such a long time. Share your tears with those who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith with those who have none.
8. BE PATIENT:
I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many diverse experiences.
You grow from a child to an adult, have children,
change jobs many times, learn many trades,
travel to so many places, meet thousands of people,
and experience so much.
How can you be so impatient then when it takes Me a little longer than you expect to handle something on My to-do-list?
Trust in My timing, for My timing is perfect.
Just because I created the entire universe in only six days, everyone thinks I should always rush, rush, rush.
9. BE KIND:
Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you.
They may not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I still love you all.
Please try to get along, for My sake. I created each of you different in some way. It would be too boring if you were all identical.
Please, know I love each of your differences.
10. LOVE YOURSELF:
As much as I love you, how can you not love yourself? You were created by me for one reason only -- to be loved, and to love in return. I am a God of Love.
Love Me.
Love your neighbors. But also love yourself.
It makes My heart ache when I see you
so angry with yourself when things go
wrong. You are very precious to me.
Don't ever forget......
Minor Axis
Well-Known Member
I thought I'd take a crack at writing the Ten Commandments just for fun. Take a look below. Do you think I would make a good Moses?
Moses: 1) You shall have no other gods before me.
Mine: 1) Freedom of religion is important. Do not punish anyone solely on the basis of religion.
Moses: 2) You shall not make for yourself a carved image.
Mine: 2) Art is great! Do not punish anyone because of their love for art.
Moses: 3) You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
Mine: 3) What you say is more important than how you say it. The meaning of your words should show kindness to one another.
Moses: 4) Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Mine: 4) All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Do not overwork your employees.
Moses: 5) Honor your father and your mother.
Mine: 5) Return kindness with kindness. Respect your friends and family.
Moses: 6) Thou shall not murder.
Mine: 6) Do not murder.
Moses: 7) Thou shall not commit adultery.
Mine: 7) Do not cheat.
Moses: 8) Thou shall not steal.
Mine: 8) Do not steal.
Moses: 9) You shall not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
Mine: 9) Do not tell lies that hurt others.
Moses: 10) You shall not covet your neighbor's possessions.
Mine: 10) Work hard to earn the things you want. Dare to dream big!
Of course, we need more than ten commandments but this is a start.
Some of these are good rules to live by. I can do without the first 4. The 5th is conditional.
I believe Commandant No. 1 is a human perception in that if there is a god, I don't believe it gives a hoot what we believe. There is absolutely no evidence that the ever popular God has taken any steps to solidify or influence our belief in it. Despite this lack of involvement which I am not using as a divine indictment,
just an observation, eventually, if we have the opportunity, we will find the truth. At this point I have to assume the game is find it on your own.
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