Despite
the worldwide outrage, the Israeli forces have continued to bombard Southern Lebanon.
A
twist in the Israeli attacks took place last Wednesday when United Nations observers
were hit by air strikes.
Four
were reported dead. They came from China, Finland, Canada and Austria.
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War
is a big business. Last year, an arms deal was reached between the United States
and Israel which agreed to purchase about US$ 1 billion in US military equipment,
according to a congressional report.
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Despite
the existence of the Ten Commandments, people all over the world continue to defy
God's law.
One
of the Ten Commandments, "You shall not kill," has not been observed
by some peoples of the world. That is why there is no peace in the world.
If
the world longs for peace to come to reality, mankind should observe the Ten Commandments.
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Former
Provincial Prosecutor Joselito Estrera has written an open letter advocating the
engravement of the Ten Commandments. His letter runs as follows: AN
OPEN LETTER TO ALL CHRISTIANS Greetings
Brothers and Sisters:
At the outset, please permit me the liberty of bringing
for your consideration a certain advocacy (idea/inspiration) as to whether this
is valid and worthy of any support or just something insignificant that is not
worthy of any effort. I beg to say that, perhaps, you share the perception that
our society today seems to be dominated by greed and self-interest. People in
general, have idolized wealth, power and the pleasures of the world that breed
the ills of our society. Morality is so low that, perhaps, the people have already
forgotten the commandments of God. We are commanded that the Ten Commandments
He gave must be enshrined not only in our hearts but must also be engraved in
our doorposts and in the city gates, so that they will always be before our eyes
as a constant reminder (Deut. 5-6). While, Jesus, in summary, gave only two general
commandments - to love God above all and to love your neighbor as thyself - I
believe that the Ten Commandments show us the ways on how to honor and love our
God, and how to honor and love our neighbors, and still valid today.
Sad
to say that today, if at all, the Ten Commandments find a place only in very few
of the houses of God (Churches). I believe, God would be much pleased if His Ten
Commandments can find a place (engraved or shown), not only in His churches but
also in all chapels and other permitted conspicuous public places, which is really
the aim of this advocacy - to encourage the parishes through their Priests and
Parish Councils and to take our own initiative in this regard. I believe this
is the call of the time, to remind the people, especially the youths, of god's
Commandments to guide them in their actions.
Surely,
politics alone cannot be depended upon to solve the ills of society, but rather,
with a moral recovery based on the precepts and commandments of God.
Lastly,
if you find this a worthy cause, please support. Let this be an advocacy to every
CONCERNED CHRISTIAN.
TO
GOD BE ALL THE HONOR AND GLORY!!!
(Sgd.) BRO PEPE ESTRERA
212 CPG North
Avenue
Tagbilaran City
THE
TEN COMMANDMENTS
(Deuteronomy 6: 7)
1. I AM YOUR LORD YOUR GOD
YOU SHALL HAVE NO OTHER GODS BESIDES ME.
2. YOU SHALL NOT TAKE THE NAME OF
THE LORD YOUR GOD IN VAIN.
3. REMEMBER TO KEEP HOLY THE LORD'S DAY.
4. HONOR
YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER.
5. YOU SHALL NOT KILL.
6. YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT
ADULTERY.
7. YOU SHALL NOT STEAL.
8. YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS AGAINST
YOUR NEIGHBOR.
9. YOU SHALL NOT COVET YOUR NEIGHBOR'S WIFE.
10. YOU SHALL
NOT COVET YOUR NEIGHBOR'S GOODS.
FOR
GOD:
(Com. 1-3)
LOVE GOD ABOVE ALL.
FOR
MANDKIND:
(Com.
4-10)
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
ENGRAVE
IN YOUR HEART THE COMMANDMENTS THAT I PASS ON TO YOU TODAY. REPEAT
THEM OVER AND OVER TO YOUR CHILDREN, SPEAK OF THEM WHEN YOU ARE AT HOME AND WHEN
YOU TRAVEL, WHEN YOU LIE DOWN AND WHEN YOU RISE. BRAND THEM ON YOUR HAND AS A
SIGN AND KEEP THEM ALWAYS BEFORE YOUR EYES. ENGRAVE
THEM ON YOUR DOORPOSTS AND ON YOUR CITY GATES."
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comments and reactions, send mail to Atty. Jorge D. Cabalit, Cabalit Law Office,
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