As part of the 10 ‘Non-Commandments’ Contest in 2014, atheists were asked to offer modern alternatives to the famous 10 Commandments. After more than 2,800 submissions from around the world, proposed “non-commandments” were evaluated by 13 judges. Note the absence of any “thou shalt” statements.
Behold, the “Ten Non-Commandments” chosen as the winners:
1. Be open-minded and be willing to alter your beliefs with new evidence.
2. Strive to understand what is most likely to be true, not to believe what you wish to be true.
3. The scientific method is the most reliable way of understanding the natural world.
4. Every person has the right to control [of] their body.
5. God is not necessary to be a good person or to live a full and meaningful life.
6. Be mindful of the consequences of all your actions and recognize that you must take responsibility for them.
7. Treat others as you would want them to treat you, and can reasonably expect them to want to be treated. Think about their perspective.
8. We have the responsibility to consider others, including future generations.
9. There is no one right way to live.
10. Leave the world a better place than you found it.
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