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RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines
January 20, 2017 at 1:09 am
Well I certainly don't seethe any kids in their mother's milk.
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RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines
January 20, 2017 at 1:09 am
No, there is no harm in following them. But once you grow up a little you realize there is no need to follow them.
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RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines
January 20, 2017 at 1:10 am
(This post was last modified: January 20, 2017 at 1:13 am by Astreja.)
The problem with the 10 Commandments is that they're written in negative language, and I think that could actually cause the unintended consequence of the unconscious mind discarding the negatives and interpreting them as "kill," "steal," "adultery," "bear false witness," and "covet."
I can get on board with "Be sure to take time off and get some rest at least once a week," "Support your family," "Protect life," "Respect others' possessions," "Be faithful to your partner," "Speak the truth," and "Enjoy what you have." The ones regarding worship, though, definitely aren't needed if you don't believe there's anything to worship.
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RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines
January 20, 2017 at 1:12 am
No harm in following them? I disagree...
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
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RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines
January 20, 2017 at 1:15 am
Sure, I don't have to believe in God to follow those commandments as guidelines. There are better guidelines, though.
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RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines
January 20, 2017 at 1:24 am
What about people who enjoy killing and stealing? Do these commandments take those people into consideration?
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