The Speckled Mind

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Pope My Ride?

Is it a sin to go 10 mph over the speed limit while driving on a freeway? How about 7? How about 2? Does it matter if you're passing someone?

Well, just in case you've ever wondered about this and other such driving related moral predicaments, fear not. The pope has spoken.

Below you will find the list of the Vatican's "Driver's Ten Commandments."

1. You shall not kill.

2. The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.

3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.

4. Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.

5. Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.

6. Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.

7. Support the families of accident victims.

8. Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.

9. On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.

10. Feel responsible toward others.


So...what do we think? Necessary correction or unfettered legalism? And what exactly is commandment #2 supposed to mean?

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2 Comments:

  • I believe the road was meant for moral amnesia and should be filled with death and destruction.

    By Blogger music is for lovers, at 7:57 PM  

  • Does #9 refer to when moms throw their arms out in front of their buckled children during moments of harsh braking?

    By Blogger Mandi Lindner, at 2:39 PM  

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