Here are some principles I believe are consistent with the Bible's "Ten Words" that I suggest all office seekers who claim to promote religious values review:
I. Thou shalt have no other gods before me, neither Mars, Mammon, nor 'America First'.
II. Thou shalt not make, defend or show devotion to, any graven images or statues glorifying war or warriors, Confederate or otherwise.
III. Thou shalt not make vain use of the name of the Lord your God, especially for supporting political causes in the name of religion.
IV. Remember the Sabbath by promoting respite, respect and just wages for all workers, and thus allow everyone ample time for worship, rest and for promoting their general welfare.
V. Honor mothers and fathers by making sure they are supported in old age with adequate healthcare and other basic needs.
VI. Thou shalt not kill, neither condone, support or defend the destruction of any human life, whether in the womb, in warfare or through the promotion of policies that harm the planet or its inhabitants.
VII. Thou shalt not commit nor condone adultery, nor defend those who debase or harass women, minorities or youth.
VII. Thou shalt not steal resources from the poor or the less powerful for the sake of gaining more wealth for those who are already well-to-do.
IX. Thou shalt not bear false witness against any individuals or groups, nor label as "fake news" evidence-based information with which you happen to disagree.
X. Thou shalt not covet or misuse the privileges, wealth and power that go with holding office, but hold everyone in equal regard and as being on the same level, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or gender.
(Then there's also the nine-point Beatitudes Test, but that's a subject for another post.)
I. Thou shalt have no other gods before me, neither Mars, Mammon, nor 'America First'.
II. Thou shalt not make, defend or show devotion to, any graven images or statues glorifying war or warriors, Confederate or otherwise.
III. Thou shalt not make vain use of the name of the Lord your God, especially for supporting political causes in the name of religion.
IV. Remember the Sabbath by promoting respite, respect and just wages for all workers, and thus allow everyone ample time for worship, rest and for promoting their general welfare.
V. Honor mothers and fathers by making sure they are supported in old age with adequate healthcare and other basic needs.
VI. Thou shalt not kill, neither condone, support or defend the destruction of any human life, whether in the womb, in warfare or through the promotion of policies that harm the planet or its inhabitants.
VII. Thou shalt not commit nor condone adultery, nor defend those who debase or harass women, minorities or youth.
VII. Thou shalt not steal resources from the poor or the less powerful for the sake of gaining more wealth for those who are already well-to-do.
IX. Thou shalt not bear false witness against any individuals or groups, nor label as "fake news" evidence-based information with which you happen to disagree.
X. Thou shalt not covet or misuse the privileges, wealth and power that go with holding office, but hold everyone in equal regard and as being on the same level, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or gender.
(Then there's also the nine-point Beatitudes Test, but that's a subject for another post.)
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