How do you feel about regulations? A lot of people are wishing that there had been more regulation of the financial sector in the United States. We have experienced some major food scares and recalls both at home and abroad because regulations weren't stringently enforced. Even in a free society regulation can make a difference in ensuring the best interests of the majority.
This Sunday one of the readings is the Exodus version of the Ten Commandments. While wandering in the wilderness the people of Israel receive the foundation for a moral and ethical code. They are often called the "thou shalt nots" and the term the Ten Regulations may not have much appeal but read them over (Ex. 20) and ponder whether they still apply. A. J. Jacobs spent a year trying to live by the bible's rules and regs and his funny account, The Year of Living Biblically, nudges us to consider whether it is important to have a moral framework for our lives. Some of society's laws and rules need to be revised and even jettisoned at times, but there are enduring principles, and prohibitions are often in our best interest.
I think all of the "big ten" commandments have current application including not bearing false witness. As an example, I'm weary of the political attack ads on T.V. and wish the parties would stick to the issues. When the leaders did so in the debate last night it was worthwhile.
How many of the commandments can you name without sneaking a peek?
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I watched some of the debate,and found that most questions asked were only partly answered,but used their time to trash the others.Then everyone joined in (thought kids were bad).The ballgame started to look better.I tried to list 10 commandments(got 7) maybe memory because of age is a problem.For someone who goes to church each sunday I missed Remember the Sabbath....
You're right that they got rather cranky at time (let's jump on Steve!)
Good on the seven commandments. That was how many I could recall!
I have to admit the only one that came readily to mind was "Thou shalt not kill," which I learned on Wednesday, really means "thou shalt not murder,". Could have been PMS, ask me again later. I'll wear a pink carnation to let you know I'm in the clear.
Note: Notice I broke a rule by speaking of a purely female condition. Wasn't there a rule about spending several days in a tent feeling unattractive?
And your husband couldn't come near you either! That might be considered a blessing or a curse.
The Year of Living Biblically was a great read. The new movie "Religulous" has some funny moments and some good points, saw it at TIFF.
The French debate was more in control, less trashing. Remembered 8 commandments.
Hey Laurie, you stole my thunder on tomorrow's blog. Stay tuned.
'Pupil'...you should read The Red Tent....you would love it...
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