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THE IMMORALITY OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

Issue: Vol 18 No. 1 (2010) VOL 18 (1) 2010

Journal: Essays in the Philosophy of Humanism

Subject Areas: Philosophy

DOI: 10.1558/eph.v18i1.57

Abstract:

Because religious views are seen as sacred or holy, they are often protected from scrutiny more than other views. Simply, it seems that is not socially acceptable to say anything critical about them. While it is perfectly acceptable to argue over political views and human choices, we dare not critique religion in the United States. However, some religious assertions should be questioned: the morality of the Ten Commandments is such an assertion. In what follows, I argue that the Commandments are a poor guide to morality and do not deserve the respect they have been afforded.

Author: Amy White

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