14-01-2015, 10:10 PM
Technically, the Ten Commandments were given to the Israelites. I've also heard it said that the literal translation is, "Thou shalt not murder." That being said, the Sixth Commandment (with the "kill" translation) is a part of the Christian Bible and traditions too. It may not work well on an individual basis, but it does have an effect on a civilization as a whole.
It's one cornerstone in the idea of a legal system. It forces leaders to justify violence, or lie about it. Murderers get locked up anywhere there is a prison, promoting public safety. It does indicate that all human life is precious to God.
If you compare Western civilization today, to say, Rome, with its murderous conditions and entertainments, I'd say we're better off, by virtue of the Commandments spreading through Europe. By miles. But we still have a long way to go.
It's one cornerstone in the idea of a legal system. It forces leaders to justify violence, or lie about it. Murderers get locked up anywhere there is a prison, promoting public safety. It does indicate that all human life is precious to God.
If you compare Western civilization today, to say, Rome, with its murderous conditions and entertainments, I'd say we're better off, by virtue of the Commandments spreading through Europe. By miles. But we still have a long way to go.
"All that is necessary for tyranny to succeed is for good men to do nothing." (unknown)
James Tracy: "There is sometimes an undue amount of paranoia among some conspiracy researchers that can contribute to flawed observations and analysis."
Gary Cornwell (Dept. Chief Counsel HSCA): "A fact merely marks the point at which we have agreed to let investigation cease."
Alan Ford: "Just because you believe it, that doesn't make it so."
James Tracy: "There is sometimes an undue amount of paranoia among some conspiracy researchers that can contribute to flawed observations and analysis."
Gary Cornwell (Dept. Chief Counsel HSCA): "A fact merely marks the point at which we have agreed to let investigation cease."
Alan Ford: "Just because you believe it, that doesn't make it so."