The TEN COMMANDMENTS:
Moral Cornerstone and Modern Law
The TEN COMMANDMENTS, or Decalogue, as
written in the Ancient Hebrew scriptures of the Torah,
form the basis of much of our modern values in Western
Civilization. Here is a list of the TEN COMMANDMENTS:
~ You shall have no other
~ You shall not murder
gods before me
~ You shall not make for
~ You shall not commit
adultery
yourself an idol
~ You shall not take the
~ You shall not steal
name of the LORD thy God ~ You shall not give false
in vain testimony against your
neighbor
~ Remember the Sabbath
day, to keep it holy ~ You shall not covet
your neighbor’s house, your
~ Honor your father and
neighbor’s wife, or anything
your mother
that belongs to your neighbor
Which of these commandments are part of the legal code in the
United States today? Underline them in RED.
Which of these commandments outline moral behavior? Underline
them in BLUE.
Write a persuasive essay explaining your choices. Give examples
from contemporary culture to justify your point of view.