The Ten Commandments: Many
topics, viewpoints & interpretations

We apologize to anyone who is offended by either of the above quotations. We simply couldn't resist posting them.

About the Ten Commandments:

This section deals with the Ten Commandments (a.k.a. Decalogue) which appears in three separate locations in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament). These have historically been accepted by Judaism, Christianity and Islam as a summary of the most important rules of behavior that God expects of humanity.

There is considerable debate in the U.S. whether the Decalogue should be posted in public schools, public parks, government offices, etc, and under which circumstances posting is constitutional. 

Topics covered in this section:

About the Ten Commandments

Problems relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, public parks, etc.

Related essays on this website:

Internet sites featuring images of the Ten Commandments:

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References used:

1. Randy Cassingham, This is True, 1997-FEB-02, at: http://www.thisistrue.com/ It is based on a UPI article. The full UPI quotation is:

   "A survey of Anglican vicars in Britain found that while some don't believe in heaven, more than half believe in life on other planets. Worse, only 68 of the 200 surveyed could name all 10 of the Bible's Ten Commandments. The only two that were almost universally remembered were the ones about adultery and coveting thy neighbor's wife; both are no-nos."

   Although the quotation may seem shocking, being asked to recite each and every commandment is a challenging question.

2. From an unsolicited Email, 2008-MAR-04.
3. We have been invited to exchange links with Jesus Christ Saves Ministries (JCSM).

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