I asked ChatGPT to generate an ethical Ten Commandments
Without relying on (a) God.
I mean, there’s no way to prove Henry VIII wasn’t the Zodiac in a time machine. Oh, sorry, didn’t see you there. Before we get into this edition of my nonsense, I want to write to people in the LGBTQ+ community who might stumble upon this, knowing it isn’t worth a whole lot.
You are seen. You are appreciated. And no law that tries to cast you as some demonic pedophile will change that. The people doing this to you are forced to use the arms of the government that they allegedly hate because they are losing (have lost might be more accurate) in culture:
This isn’t meant to be consolation, just a statement of fact. No matter what they say they believe, they are doing evil things to people they would, in all likelihood, do their best to not be around in the first place. They know that, on its face, what they’re doing is unpopular, so they hide behind children. The same way that they did during desegregation. Working under the delusion that if kids don’t see anyone in the LGBTQ+ community, the children themselves won’t be gay or trans or whatever, ignoring the very really harm that they are doing to the gay and trans children who watch their government target and harass them. There’s no excuse, and I hope and pray they one day realize the wickedness they are doing.
In the meantime, know that, as gross as it might feel, the soulless corporations advertising their support of you is a sign of your victory. It’s profitable enough to, say, Target to have LGBTQ+ merchandise not because the LGBTQ+ community is so large, but because the desire to visually and openly support the LGBTQ+ community is so large.
The world is changing, and laws won’t be able to stop it. As a matter of fact, it’s only a matter of time until the government catches up with most Americans. California once produced Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Don’t tell me anything is impossible.
I’m just so very sad that you have to go through this. It really shouldn’t be this way.
If anyone is interested in supporting LGBTQ+ nonprofits, here is a list of highly rated organizations by Charity Navigator.
The Texas Senate, performing a Lord’s work and passed a bill that requires a version of the Ten Commandments only to have it thwarted by the time on the legislative session running out. But it doesn’t seem like this will be the last time this comes up, and to that I say, “Bravo.” If schools don’t remind today’s children of the ten simple tricks to, I guess, get into college, who will?
State Senator, and a God’s favorite Constitutional Scholar corporate attorney, Mayes Middleton put it best:
There is absolutely no separation of God and government, and that’s what these bills are about. That has been confused; it’s not real. When prayer was taken out of schools, things went downhill — discipline, mental health. It’s something I heard a lot on porches when I was campaigning. It’s something I’ve thought about for a long time.
Couldn’t have put it better myself.
Now, one might be inclined to say, “Well, hold on, Sean. Mayes and you are both around the same age. Has prayer, in your lifetime, ever been a part of school?”
No. And that’s the problem. You see, ever since 1962, lack of prayer has led to a degradation of society and educational attainment. Sure, NAEP scores today are higher than in 1971. And sure, school shootings didn’t begin their upward spike until the last decade. Clearly the positive effects of a God in school wear off quickly, while the bad things that happen when a God is not in school take some time to develop. I mean think about it, what is one good thing that has happened in America since 1962?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964? Loving v. Virginia (1967)? The Respect for Marriage Act (2022)?
Communism, plain and simple. We need to put a God in front of these children at all times.
But when I did a little digging on the bill, I ran into a problem. Only 77 percent of Texans consider themselves Christian. How in the heck are we going to reach those godless heathens that don’t believe in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’s message? I mean, without an engraved list of 10 things that we were told mattered, how will they behave when taught algebra, English, and civics?
Not to worry. I’ve come up with a solution. I asked ChatGPT to develop a Ten Commandments that does not rely upon God or religion so that we can reach these kids.
The specific prompt I used:
“write a new 10 commandments for ethical behavior that do not mention or rely upon God”
Here is what ChatGPT came up with:
Certainly! Here are ten commandments for ethical behavior that do not mention or rely upon a specific deity:
1. Respect the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, treating others with fairness, compassion, and empathy.
2. Foster freedom of thought, expression, and belief, while upholding the principle of responsible speech that avoids harm and promotes constructive dialogue.
3. Embrace diversity and promote equality, rejecting discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic.
4. Uphold the principles of justice and fairness, ensuring that all individuals have equal access to opportunities and that the distribution of resources is equitable.
5. Practice honesty and integrity in all your actions, being truthful, reliable, and accountable for your words and deeds.
6. Cultivate a mindset of empathy and kindness, striving to understand and support others in their struggles, and working towards the betterment of society as a whole.
7. Cherish the environment and promote its preservation, acting as responsible stewards of the Earth and considering the long-term consequences of our actions.
8. Reject violence and seek peaceful resolution of conflicts, valuing dialogue, negotiation, and nonviolent means to address differences and grievances.
9. Honor the principles of consent, respecting personal boundaries, autonomy, and bodily integrity of others, and ensuring that relationships are built on mutual respect and equality.
10. Promote lifelong learning, critical thinking, and the pursuit of knowledge, fostering intellectual curiosity and embracing the responsibility to question, evaluate, and expand our understanding of the world.
These commandments serve as a framework for ethical behavior that emphasizes respect, empathy, justice, and responsibility towards fellow human beings and the environment, without relying on a specific religious belief.
Here we have a plain-English, common-sense list of Ten Commandments that avoid all of those thorny issues like “what day the Sabbath falls on.” I, for one, would hate to be damned for all eternity because my high school football team played on a Saturday.
Quite frankly, I find it obscene that kindergarteners will have to know what it means to covet another man’s wife. I mean, I thought we were trying to protect our children from all of these groomers. But here we are, not only telling our kids that sex exists, but that people who have taken a solemn vow before a God break that vow. Now the Ten Commandments are going to tell my children about lusting after another person’s wife? I would rather they learn that from their dad, thank you.
If we aren’t careful, people might start to think this isn’t about students behaving ethically but is instead about us forcing other people to practice our religion. But that’s what terrorists do. And we aren’t terrorists.
Right?