10 Commandments from Pope Benedict XVI! Wishful thinking or future changes on the horizon?
Here are the Ten Commandments for driving released by the Vatican:
I stated that is came from Pope Benedict XVI - Chilton was kind enough to tell me the real source of the declaration: Cardinal R...
Here are the Ten Commandments for driving released by the Vatican:
I stated that is came from Pope Benedict XVI - Chilton was kind enough to tell me the real source of the declaration: Cardinal Renato Martino. Sorry for the mis-information.
1. You shall not kill.
2. The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.
3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
4. Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.
5. Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.
6. Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.
7. Support the families of accident victims.
8. Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.
9. On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.
10. Feel responsible toward others.
"Catholics are leading the pack of immigrants flocking to the United States, with a large chunk of newcomers originating from the Philippines and Latin America, a recently study showed." (more)
I stated that is came from Pope Benedict XVI - Chilton was kind enough to tell me the real source of the declaration: Cardinal Renato Martino. Sorry for the mis-information.
1. You shall not kill.
2. The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.
3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
4. Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.
5. Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.
6. Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.
7. Support the families of accident victims.
8. Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.
9. On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.
10. Feel responsible toward others.
"Catholics are leading the pack of immigrants flocking to the United States, with a large chunk of newcomers originating from the Philippines and Latin America, a recently study showed." (more)
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Funny how all the "real Americans" that want the 10 commandments posted all over the place and drilled publicly into the heads of our kids break the crap out of them!Like:
Thou shalt not kill- (or start BS wars based on lies, or execute, or torture)
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor (hell they have 24/7 a holes doing this on radio and TV, even Libby Dole the Mrs American Red Cross breaks this one.
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors goods- oil, land, votes, money, elections you name it.
Smart Catholics will become (ex Catholics) and break away from the Vatican, like me and the rest of them. The others will stay or maybe join the Mormons because they have no identity and are unable to think for themselves.
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If anyone has ever driven in any country where these new Americans are coming from, you will know that any of our bad traffic is a walk in the park compared, for example, to normal daily traffic in Manila. Plus, it is definitely uncool, culturally, to engage in anything even beginning to resemble road rage in those places. Getting through the day on the road in these place is a game of getting across 8 lanes of cars where there aren't even stop signs, of wedging yourself into a line of traffic backed up as far as the eye can see. So, I'd say get over it. What Pope Benedict is saying here is already fait a compli in much of the rest of the world. Our men mostly, here in the US, have been trained to feel like their manhood is being threatened if someone cuts in in front of them, or such. I say, get over it. It's uncool.Other thoughts - Please elaborate.
Maybe the Pope should tend to the internal problems of hypocrisy in the Church. Let's start with the way the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith is handling its criminal priests. I know of a case where a priest convicted in a criminal court in the US for abuse of minors has been on a "Paid leave of absence" (that is Church-speak for a paid vacation) for 4 years. He actually pled guilty and they are "reviewing" his case in Rome.By the way Cardinal Ratzinger aka Pope Benedict was the head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith.
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In parodies of Moses, he drops the second tablet of commandments and breaks it, leaving 10. I don't believe God left anything out in the ten He gave us."I don't think people should have to have the Catholic religion to come up with a list of driving etiquette."
Come on people. Sounds like the beginnings of a Law of Moses thing to me. Tune in next week for, "The 10 commandment of grocery shopping" Thou shalt not take 11 items through the 10 item express line.Other thoughts - Please elaborate.
I have no idea how to respond to this one. I think it is bizareJust like regular Catholic church attendance, not that many members will take this call for change seriously.
It's cute, but I really doubt anyone is going to take it seriously.Other thoughts - Please elaborate.
I believe law exists to help preventing people from having conflicts to the minimal degree.However, I also doesn't think that religion alone is enough to dominate how people act.
Given that in the next century, transportation might be changing drastically, I don't know how long and effective these "10 commandments" will be fitting.
"I don't think people should have to have the Catholic religion to come up with a list of driving etiquette."
I think the pope is so far behind the times! No offense, but common sense tells us to help someone who needs it, but to be cautious of our own safety! He also forgot it's okay to show your disgust when someone isn't following these rules by rolling down the window, holding your arm our, balling up your fist and allowing the middle finger to extend while mouthing or screaming profanity at the idiot who deserves it :) COME ON...IS IT OLD AGE THAT MAKES HIM FORGET THIS BECAUSE OF HIS OWN GUILT, OR WHAT??? THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN TOP 3 RULES!This will prove the devotion that catholics truely have in their church and beliefs - it's time for action.
People shouldnt have to go to the church to get driving ettiquette, but the chrurch is our moral compass and Pope Benedict puts out doctrine that we need to abide by. Just as Moses recieved the 10 Commandments. Pope Benedict's responsibility is to adapt our faith for modern times just as Jesus intended. I await more to come."I don't think people should have to have the Catholic religion to come up with a list of driving etiquette."
Geez, concentrate of the original purpose and charter. They should keep away from the stupidity. This just goes to show that Martin Luther was correct.Martin Luther dealt the symbolic blow that began the Reformation when he nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church. That document contained an attack on papal abuses and the sale of indulgences by church officials.
But Luther himself saw the Reformation as something far more important than a revolt against ecclesiastical abuses. He believed it was a fight for the gospel. Luther even stated that he would have happily yielded every point of dispute to the Pope, if only the Pope had affirm... What are you talking about? Martin Luther left the Catholic Church in a time of corruption, when catholic leaders were using the church's money to further their own family's legacy, at a time that even the priests kept concubines. Martin Luther left to create a more stringent life closer to God. A simpler life, where the rules dictated actions and people had fewer choices. Yes I agree at that time in Catholic history Martin Luther was correct. But not for the reason you state. Here Pope Benedict strives to bring his people in line with the word of God. To guide us in our actions when it comes to using vehicles that did not exist when Jesus lived. I am sure that God approves of his message. Here Pope Benedict only seeks to support the gospel with modern day examples.
Martin Luther dealt the symbolic blow that began the Reformation when he nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church. That document contained an attack on papal abuses and the sale of indulgences by church officials.
But Luther himself saw the Reformation as something far more important than a revolt against ecclesiastical abuses. He believed it was a fight for the gospel. Luther even stated that he would have happily yielded every point of dispute to the Pope, if only the Pope had affirmed the gospel.
And at the heart of the gospel, in Luther's estimation, was the doctrine of justification by faith--the teaching that Christ's own righteousness is imputed to those who believe, and on that ground alone, they are accepted by God.
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The Pope does not issue commandments on God gives commandments and Jesus summarized them, The pope is only divinley inspired and is infallabel on about four core beleifs of the Roman Catholic Community, his suggestions make since though. Roman Catholics need to heed the Churchs doctrins and quite rebelling against the pope and the Cardinals, Bishops etc. If you can't practice the Religion quite and go to one that you think fits your beleifs.Other thoughts - Please elaborate.
Sounds like good common sense to me no matter if it came from the Pope or the Cardinal. Thanks for the correction but now the topic heading is confusing. Since you are so conciencious though, you get an up rave from this Catholic...oh boy! :-)We should soon be seeing a change in traffic, due to the sheer number of Catholics that drive. (1.115 billion Catholics worldwide - 69,135,254 members in USA as of 2005).
Anything that will improve people's driving habits sounds good to me."I don't think people should have to have the Catholic religion to come up with a list of driving etiquette."
I especially like "Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin." That's code for, don't have sex in the car, you filthy heathens, haha. For the most part, I don't think people will take this very seriously."I don't think people should have to have the Catholic religion to come up with a list of driving etiquette."
It doesn't matter where it came from. It's a great list to live by.Other thoughts - Please elaborate.
I am a Catholic and I think this being taken out of context. You make it sound like Catholics are led around by the nose. The Pope and others in the Vatican are theologians and are very knowledgable. We take their teaching authority very seriously. It sounds that the way the wording for the answers is a little Catholic bashing.(whether it is me that is the ignorant one... or if it is someone else... if you use positive comments and point out truths, then someone along the way will get educated - I already have on this poll).
"I don't think people should have to have the Catholic religion to come up with a list of driving etiquette."
Another source of people retardation.......Other thoughts - Please elaborate.
One too many nips in the Cerimonial wine.Seriously, they are all good points, but hardly equal to the 10 commandments.
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I thought this article was interesting...I have many friends that are catholic - some devote, others fair weather worshippers. I was curious on how the masses of Catholic followers view this list of commandments. Do they take it seriously? I personally don't anticipate seeing a change in the way individuals are treated on the road. However, I commend the Catholic church leaders for their thoughts on the matter.
P.S. Out of the current Pope and Pope John Paul II - which do you prefer? - I am curious, because I thought Pope John Paul II was darling... and a great man, I loved him (even though I am not Catholic).
I dearly love John Paul II; he taught us a lot about tolerance and love and the sanctity of life. I like Pope Benedict but I'm getting to know how he thinks right now.
We should soon be seeing a change in traffic, due to the sheer number of Catholics that drive. (1.115 billion Catholics worldwide - 69,135,254 members in USA as of 2005).
Not surprising since it is the largest Christian church in the world.Other thoughts - Please elaborate.
I thought Cardinal Renato Martino wrote this; Jenni are you Catholic?