Constructive gadfly
For Public Display
Published on January 10, 2004 By stevendedalus In Philosophy

Atheism, agnosticism, and humanism are not faiths; they are philosophies. They have no right to infringe upon traditional customs regarding the symbolic value of beliefs. Examples: “In God We Trust,” the White House Christmas tree, and Christmas trees across the nation; prayer in Congress, Christmas Day, and all other religions celebrating their faith. However, the Ten Commandments without purging cannot be displayed on public soil or buildings. Purged of its uniquely religious overtones its display can serve as an historical primer for legislation. Obviously, the first three commandments must be omitted. Historical display would read:

1. Honor thy father and thy mother, and that their days may be filled with family visits.
2.Thou shalt not kill.
3.Thou shalt not commit adultery.
4.Thou shalt not steal.
5.Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
6.Thou shalt not covert thy neighbor’s house, nor his wife.7.He that stealeth a man, woman or child and selleth him or found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
8.Thou shalt not neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
9.If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor by thee, thou shalt not lay upon him usury.
10.Ye shall not afflict any widow or fatherless child. If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry unto me, I will surely hear them and my wrath shall wax hot on thee.


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