The Ten Commandments, which are perhaps as old as 16th
century BC, are fundamental to economics. First of all they are the supreme law
reportedly written by the fingers of god. No less important, they allow for the
greatest possible individual freedom except for violating the Ten Commandments.
Absence Of
Government
Most amazingly, nowhere in the Ten Commandments is
government mentioned. Not only that, one can infer that government may not even
be necessary. Does God understand that government is evil, but necessary or
what is god’s position on government anyway? Or why would god need a
government?
The Basics Of Free
Markets & Free Enterprise
The basics of free market economics are promulgated: Do
not kill, steal, or bear false witness, nor covet thy neighbors’ property. Even
toxic/corrosive envy and greed are covered by the Ten Commandments. Thus, e.g. honesty
in your daily affairs and freedom of contract is naturally implied.
Taxation Is A
Violation Of The Ten Commandments
Was the tithe not originally a voluntary religious duty for
the benefit of the poor, pilgrims, and churches before it was made compulsory?
Is not taxation a legalized confiscation or dare we say theft of private
property? No taxation without representation is tyranny. Taxation with
representation is not much better.
No Rest
They also stipulate to be productive six days of the week
and to get rest on the seventh day. Even servants and animals are allowed to
rest on the seventh day. Thus, the Ten Commandments imply to treat fairly all
of god’s creatures even slaves and animals.
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