Still Waters Posted March 5, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Hundreds of churches across the country are now preaching an updated version of the Ten Commandments, rewritten to reflect modern values.The religious rules, which Christians believe were etched onto tablets by God and given to Moses, have been modified to use up-to-date language and principles. Inspired by last year’s riots, the new vows include “manage your anger”, “know God” and “catch your breath” and are understood to be used in more than 600 churches in Britain. The original “thou shalt not steal” has become “prosper with a clear conscience”, and the lengthy “thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain” becomes “take God seriously”. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OverSword Posted March 5, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 5, 2012 The end is near. Bye bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie333 Posted March 5, 2012 #3 Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) Welcome to the " Twilight Zone". Goof balls they are. Is there any wonder people get so against Christianity? The Jim Bakers, Jim Jones and most of the TV evangelist make us look like complete lunatics, which we are not. It gets my blood boiling. Edited March 5, 2012 by Robbie333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodnite Posted March 5, 2012 #4 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Funny....I actually understood the old ones just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie333 Posted March 5, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Funny....I actually understood the old ones just fine. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted March 5, 2012 #6 Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) The original “thou shalt not steal” has become “prosper with a clear conscience”, and the lengthy “thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain” becomes “take God seriously”. The last reconstruction suggests a misunderstanding of the original phraseology. "Taking the Lord's name in vain" was not written/used to suggest flippancy about the subject of divinity. It was derived from the practise of making oath's, which was usually done in the name of something considered important - often a deity. Thus, that commandment is more commanding a person to have integrity of character. It is not really about god at all. Edited March 5, 2012 by Leonardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted March 5, 2012 #7 Share Posted March 5, 2012 If God really did write the 10 commandments, and knowing man will edit like crazy... He would have written - Thou shalt not edit my word.. AND Thou shalt not make up excuses for editing my word.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie333 Posted March 5, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 5, 2012 If God really did write the 10 commandments, and knowing man will edit like crazy... He would have written - Thou shalt not edit my word.. AND Thou shalt not make up excuses for editing my word.. LOL. Pretty good one. These wack jobs make us good Catholic boys look pretty foolish. No wonder people get turned off. It , again, makes my blood boil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rashore Posted March 5, 2012 #9 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Awww geez, it's only 10 commandments. If a mere 10 commandments has to be dumbed down, I can't imagine how those folks are supposed to keep up with the rest of the bible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGirl Posted March 5, 2012 #10 Share Posted March 5, 2012 oh my shattered nerves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted March 5, 2012 #11 Share Posted March 5, 2012 LOL. Pretty good one. These wack jobs make us good Catholic boys look pretty foolish. No wonder people get turned off. It , again, makes my blood boil. In all honesty.. The 10 commandments can be narrowed down to 2...As George Carlin add - Moses could have came down with them in his back pocket !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowdreams Posted March 5, 2012 #12 Share Posted March 5, 2012 this is how...for good or bad.... religion evolves. religious evolution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefinger Posted March 6, 2012 #13 Share Posted March 6, 2012 If God really did write the 10 commandments, and knowing man will edit like crazy... He would have written - Thou shalt not edit my word.. AND Thou shalt not make up excuses for editing my word.. That would mean that women must be killed for wearing two types of fabrics. Thank God that isn't the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedutchiedutch Posted March 6, 2012 #14 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Actually, I have to correct you, there were 15 commandments my dear, as shown in this short clip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion6969 Posted March 6, 2012 #15 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Lmao!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnostic-deity Posted March 6, 2012 #16 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Awww geez, it's only 10 commandments. If a mere 10 commandments has to be dumbed down, I can't imagine how those folks are supposed to keep up with the rest of the bible. agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoIverine Posted March 6, 2012 #17 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Why dumb down the 10 commandments when they're already easy enough to understand? Don't steal, kill, lie, cheat on your mate, etc. Those aren't difficult to understand. Morality slippery slope slides even farther apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterfreeze Posted March 6, 2012 #18 Share Posted March 6, 2012 RE: beckys mom--though the commandments themselves did not include a no-edit clause, the bible they are in does begin with a no-edit policy. Unfortunately, this has been edited out of most modern "translations". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo_04 Posted March 6, 2012 #19 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Actually, I have to correct you, there were 15 commandments my dear, as shown in this short clip hahahahahah, funny as **** tnx for the video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizo Posted March 6, 2012 #20 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Religious evolution is an oxymoron. How can you change something that was, depending on your view point, literally written in stone? It just shows how religion is an outdated explanation of the world. Instead of trying to make it easier for modern audiences, it should be removed all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minera Posted March 6, 2012 #21 Share Posted March 6, 2012 The whole thing is ridiculous. If it was supposedly written by God himself, then leave it alone. The ten commandments are clear and understandable even today. This is one of the reasons why I dislike organized religion. They rewrite the rules to suit themselves and their way of thinking. They must have a pretty dumb lot in their congregation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Fluffs Posted March 6, 2012 #22 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I think I'll sit back with the popcorn and watch how this light show plays out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamptick Posted March 6, 2012 #23 Share Posted March 6, 2012 The United Kingdom has become soft and overly accommodating. Hard truths are hard. Unfortunately, the soft lemmings forget it. Sadly, most of the Western world is slowly turning into weaklings. The West will fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Right Wing Posted March 6, 2012 #24 Share Posted March 6, 2012 The United Kingdom has become soft and overly accommodating. Hard truths are hard. Unfortunately, the soft lemmings forget it. Sadly, most of the Western world is slowly turning into weaklings. The West will fail. Yep, I agree People here have started hating religion because their lifestyle choices are at odds with it. Its ironic that a Protestant country has faith based solely on Biblical texts instead of the influences of the Vatican. Yet it now wants to rewrite those very texts. The Protestant faith has just defeated the purpose of its own existance. I predict people will flock from the Church of England to join the Catholic faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted March 6, 2012 #25 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) That would mean that women must be killed for wearing two types of fabrics. Thank God that isn't the case. How did you come up with that one? Explain how it relates to - Do not go making edits on my word given? Edited March 6, 2012 by Beckys_Mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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