Revised Comandments

I look at the 10 Commandments and I see a list of things that need to be edited. Some of it just needs to be gotten rid of while others need to be revised. I think the list was inflated on purpose because the 10 Commandments sounds more official than any other number. This is done out of order.

I am the Lord thy God, thou shall not have strange gods before me.
Thou shall not take the lords name in vain.
Thou shall keep holy the Sabbath.

These three are astrophysical language. They are meant to intimidate and control. There is no real meaning in the current world. When was the last time you “Holyed” a Sabbath Day?

Honor thy father and thy mother. Not all parents deserve respect an honor. A past act does not warrant a lifetime of respect. Parents, like everyone else, need to earn the respect that they are given.

Thou shall not covet thy neighbors goods. This one is completely off. Coveting goods and greed are the only things that keep economies going. The worlds economy would collapse if this commandment is followed.

Thou shall not steal and thou shall not bear false witness against thy neighbor. These are both dealing with dishonesty. Just get rid of those too and make one “Thou Shall Not Be Dishonest”.

Thou shall not covey thy neighbor’s wife. Coveting another is thought about by everyone over the age of 13. Sometimes the thoughts just pop into your head. That should not be a commandment if it forbids something that you can’t always control.

Thou shall not commit adultery. This one needs to be edited. If two single people want to hook up, let them. This commandment only applies if you are in a relationship. A commandment needs to cover everyone so it needs to be taken off the commandment list and put on a list of social rules.

Thou shall not kill. How can this be a commandment??? More people have died in the name of a god than any other cause. The crusades, suicide bombers etc. In fact the more devout the religious person is the more reasons there are to kill someone. Jesus says that there are times when killing is acceptable. Remember the story of the millstone???


So basically you can simplify this to two commandments.

1. Always be Honest and Loyal.
2. Always think before acting.