Rethinking the 10 Commandments

Perhaps it is time for a new ten commandments:

1.      Thou shalt not resort to violence to settle disagreements.

2.      Thou shalt not put the rights of others behind your rights.

3.      Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s success.

4.      Thou shalt respect the life, liberty and livelihood of everyone.

5.      Thou shalt respect differences and diversity as much as similarities and homogeneity.

6.      Thou shalt respect lawful displays of disagreements.

7.      Thou shalt support the health and livelihood of everyone.

8.      Thou shalt live in peace and harmony with your neighbor.

9.      Thou shalt value tolerance, learning, and openmindedness.

10.  Thou shalt not hate.

FFor those unable to remember or recall ten things (see http://www2.psych.utoronto.ca/users/peterson/psy430s2001/Miller%20GA%20Magical%20Seven%20Psych%20Review%201955.pdf), here is a shorter version:

1.      Thou shalt not hate.

2.      Thou shalt not resort to violence.

3.      Thou shalt value the health and welfare of everyone.

Alternatives are open for discussion.

Jonathan Michael Spector, A Worlizen

June 25, 2020