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The Ten Commandments is a fairly short code that is substantially about worship, with the first three of the ten commandments requiring believers to worship God only and the fourth requiring observance of the Sabbath. The fifth commandment tells us to honour our parents, which is a commandment more about family relations than law. The next four commandments are concerned with prohibiting murder, adultery, theft and false witness, but only as general statements. The tenth commandment can be defined as dealing with protecting property rights because it tells us not to covet the property of our neighbour, but it does not tell us how to sue a person for thinking these things. Having been written, the Ten Commandments are unchanging and unchangeable. Elsewhere in The Bible are additional commandments that expand on these ten, so that for example, a child who strikes his father and thereby does not honour his parents must be put to death.

The United States constitution requires separation of state and religion, so it would be unthinkable for laws to lay down rules about worship. It would also be unthinkable for Congress to pass a law requiring a mandatory death sentence for a child who strikes his father. United States law is based on the principles of British common law, law of tort and legislation passed by Congress and at all times subject to change by the Congress. There is no historical connection between US law and the Ten Commandments.

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GOD gave us ten laws to live by called the ten commandments.


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Why are the 10 commandments important?

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How are the Ten Commandments different from the laws of other groups?

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What would the Ten Commandments look like if Moses ran them through the US Congress?

Assuming this is a satirical question, a possible answer would be the Code of Federal Regulations.


Who received the Ten Commandments from God?

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For who were the ten commandments made for?

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How many of the Ten Commandments can be found in the laws of US?

A:There is no historical connection between US law and the Ten Commandments, and none of the Ten Commandments is really found in the laws of the United States. The constitutional requirement for separation of state and religion preclude inclusion of the first three commandments, which require believers to worship God only, or the fourth, which requires religious observance of the Sabbath. The fifth commandment tells us to honour our parents, which is a commandment more about family relations than law.The next four commandments are concerned with prohibiting murder, adultery, theft and false witness, but only as general statements. The tenth commandment can be defined as dealing with protecting property rights because it tells us not to covet the property of our neighbour, but it does not tell us how to sue a person just for thinking these things.United States law is based on the principles of British common law, law of tort and legislation passed by Congress and at all times subject to change by the Congress - it is not based on the Ten Commandments.


How the Ten Commandments influence the development of the US legal system and how?

The Ten Commandments have influenced the development of the US legal system by providing a moral foundation that has shaped societal values and ethical standards. Many of the principles found in the Commandments, such as prohibitions against murder, theft, and false testimony, are reflected in American laws. While the legal system is secular, these moral underpinnings contribute to the broader cultural and ethical context in which laws are created and enforced. Additionally, discussions around the Commandments have sparked debates about the role of religion in public life and law, influencing judicial interpretations and legislative actions.


Do the ten commandments need updating?

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What countries have religion directly connected to the state?

The US. If you look at the Ten Commandments, they are all laws. Most countries are like this since most countries formed with popular religions.Middle Eastern Countries especially do.


Do Christians have any restrictions or rules?

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