tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721373335729925425.post4706740820664279808..comments2023-10-21T04:14:28.989-07:00Comments on Ross' columns: My Own Ten CommandmentsJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04869641382255020978noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721373335729925425.post-61940095572620508512015-02-20T12:44:20.699-08:002015-02-20T12:44:20.699-08:00PS -- "Don't covet" may seem like th...PS -- "Don't covet" may seem like the thought police, but it's actually a good commandment -- just ignore the enumerating. It tries to get at the very human problem of wanting what others' have. If humans could conquer this rather base desire, society wouldn't need to worry about stealing, or adultery, or (quite often) murder. It also speaks to being grateful for what you have, which is an excellent precept.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08763455699539507589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721373335729925425.post-121661240186085642015-02-20T12:35:11.552-08:002015-02-20T12:35:11.552-08:00I think all commandments, including Buddha's p...I think all commandments, including Buddha's precepts, agree with you: don't kill, don't lie, and don't steal. I'm not sure whether or not humans would follow these, were they not somewhat imposed. Re: your specific list, I think the U.N. "respect people" language takes care of slavery. You can't do both. Re: honoring one's father and mother? I suppose it helps if they're honorable people. That said, some kids (not you, obviously!) are ungrateful brats -- and not b/c they're victims of abuse. So perhaps a commandment for children AND parents about being grateful and kind.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08763455699539507589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721373335729925425.post-11516060063413774032015-02-20T04:41:22.634-08:002015-02-20T04:41:22.634-08:00And just where do we put all of these hardened, mi...And just where do we put all of these hardened, misaligned, and generally unfair-game-playing criminals?Baragonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761097997110345385noreply@blogger.com