Eilonnwy Wrote:I would disagree with that sentiment. Out of all the ten commandments, only 2 apply to law (stealing and murdering). Lying is only illegal if done so under oath.The examples I quoted were not meant as commandments or law but merely moral guidance. So, stealing and murdering aside, I would not like someone to lie to me so therefore I would strive not to do so myself. I will honour my mother and father because they are lovely people. You have a good point regarding not all parents being honourable!
Quote:10-You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.
I do not think the act of coveting is a sin. It's akin to thought crime. You can covet whatever you want. It's a problem if you act on it and steal.
You've just convinced me to delete that one from my list!
Spinoza Wrote:God is the Asylum of Ignorance
