manning5 Loc: Richmond, VA

(Showing First Order Derivatives)

At least seven fundamental factors seem to guide our lives: 1) Life; 2) Religion; 3) Freedom; 4) Sociality; 5) Governance; 6) Reason; and 7) Aesthetics. For each factor, I have identified briefly Who is involved, What is involved, and How it works. In most of these categories, the Decalogue is a key rule.
The derived serial items may each have a separate logical expansion, including rationales for each entry. The serial items in parentheses refer to more modern requirements, such as the entire citizenry, the nation, or modern developments.

Fundamentals (Givens) Derived (Serial Items)

Life:
Who? ===>Self, Wife, Family, Extended Family, Citizens
What? ===>Food, Shelter, Clothing, Tools, Goods
What? ===> A Place to Call Home, Property
What? ===>Means of Barter, Means of T***sport, Air
What? ===>Self Defense, Weapons, General Defense
What? ===>Threats to Self, Family, Nation

How? ===>Ensure Inalienability of Rights and Duties
How? ===>Provide for Family, Pr********ns, Training
How? ===>Obey the Decalogue and Laws
How? ===>Training, Personal Combat, (General Combat)
How? ===>Teach and Demand Following of Constraints
How? ===>Exercise Ownership
How? ===>Exercise Virtues of Fortitude, Courage & Other
How? ===>Select Spouse, Marriage, Sex
How? ===>Have Children
How? ===>Nurture, Education
How? ===>Maintain the Integrity of the Family
How? ===>Obey the Decalogue, Morals, Laws
How? ===>Do not Commit Adultery
How? ===>By Example, Virtues, Magnanimity, Mercy

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Religion:
Who? ===>God, The Trinity, Heavenly Host
Who? ===>Jesus the Savior, His Word

What? ===>God's Word, the Bible, Devine Law
What? ===>Our Designer, the Architect of the Universe
What? ===>The Decalogue & Biblical Instructions
What? ===>Christian Ethics and Morality

How? ===>Love God, Follow Jesus, Repent Sins
How? ===> Love One's Neighbor
How? ===>Prayer, Worship in Church
How? ===>Practice the Decalogue
How? ===>Recognize our Design and Nature
How? ===>Embrace Natural Law, Rights and Duties
How? ===>Practice Christian Virtues, Values & Ethics
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Freedom:
Who? ===>Self, Family, Friends, All Citizens

What? ===>Movement, Association, Assembly, Privacy
What? ===>Freedom of Speech, Press, To Petition
What? ===>Freedom of Choices, Religion, (Profession)
What? ===>Personal Security, To Invent
What? ===>Freedom to Earn and Enjoy Income

How? ===>Execute Natural Duties
How? ===>Execute the Duties of Citizenship
How? ===>Be Self-Standing, Independent
How? ===>Form Free Markets, but with Regulations
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Sociality:
Who? ===>Family, Friends, Acquaintances
Who? ===>Professionals, Business Associates
Who? ===>Political Associates

What? ===>Gatherings, Issues, Timing
What? ===>Business Ventures, Projects, Production
What? ===>Science and Engineering, Education

How? ===>Work, Use of Sk**ls, Use of Reasoning
How? ===>Discussion, Decision, Action
How? ===>Obey Rules, Constraints
How? ===>Maintain Integrity, Veracity in All Endeavors
How? ===>Do Not Bear False Witness
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Aesthetics:
Who? ===>Self, Family, Friends, and Acquaintances
Who? ===>Writers, Artists, Musicians, Actors

What? ===>Aesthetic Experience, Entertainment
What? ===>Paintings, Pictures, Books, Movies, Music
What? ===>Sculpture, TV, Magazines

How? ===>Paint, Write, Act, Film, Produce, Distribute
How? ===>Taste, Bias, Constraints, Media Rules
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Governance:
Who? ===>Self, Family, Citizens, Local, State, Nation
Who? ===>State and Local Leaders, Police, Military
Who? ===>Judges, Legislators, Administration, President

What? ===>Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances
What? ===>Natural Law, Natural Rights, Natural Duties
What? ===>Constitution, Civil Law, Positive Law
What? ===>Defense, Pr********n, Active Forces. Other
What? ===>Diplomacy, Worldwide Contacts

How? ===>Constrain Government to Stated Roles
How? ===>Form a Republic, Power to the People
How?===>Maintain the Separation of Powers
How?===>Maintain Thorough Checks and Balances
How?===>Obey the Decalogue, Laws, Rules of Behavior
How?===>Mind the Constraints of Good Behavior
How? ===>Legislation, Regulation, Policy
How? ===>House Rules, Decisions, Morality, Education
How? ===>Traditions, Customs, Institutions, Associations
How? ===>Administrative Decision, Legislative Decision
How? ===>Law Enforcement: Local, State, and National
How? ===>Defend the Nation, Forward Defensive Action
How? ===>Institute Contract Law, Right of Contract
How? ===>Treaties, Agreements with Foreign Nations
How? ===>Information Gathering, Intelligence
How? ===>Judgments Handed Down, R********ns
How? ===>Habeas Corpus, Legal Representation
How? ===>Trial by Jury
How? ===>Government Benevolence and Beneficence
How? ===>Institute Fair Taxation to Finance Government
How? ===>Effective Regulation of Markets, Environment
How? ===>Build and Maintain Adequate Infrastructures
How? ===>Manage Financial Infrastructure
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Reason:
Who?===> Self, Impart to Family, Others

What?===>Knowledge, Acquisition of Knowledge
What?===>Fundamentals of Reasoning
What?===>Knowledge of Processes
What?===>Fundamentals of Life & Reality
What?===>Fundamentals of Religion
What?===>Fundamentals of Man
What?===>Fundamentals of Existence

How? ===>Education at Home, School, Society
How? ===>Education at Work, Military, Church
How? ===>Learn About History, Geography, World Affairs
How? ===>Make a Role in Life, Employment
How? ==> Obey the Decalogue and Admonitions
How? ===>Walk With Jesus, Prayer
How? ===>Strive to be Aware of Life Around You



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Sonny Magoo Loc: Where pot pie is boiled in a kettle

I hope you didn't spend a ton of time on this 😕

manning5 Loc: Richmond, VA

Nah, just sort of typed it out as I thought of it. I take it it isn't to your taste.

LogicallyRight Loc: Chicago

Interesting. Don't have the time to go through it right now. But I did notice one area of disagreement. Religion. You were all about Christianity. Religion isn't all about Christianity. It is about all Religions and should be about the best aspects of all. Including those that don't adhere to any religion like myself. Belief in God is one thing and whether there is such a thing. If there is, it is simply, God. Religion is another and all religions are constructions of man, for the need to control the people besides government control, and an often opposing force against that control. Just some ideas.

Cheers
Logically Right

manning5 Loc: Richmond, VA

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You are correct! I did allow my Christianity to take over. I suppose I was thinking of the majority in the US, and not either world religions nor the minority non-Christians here. With s bit of imagination, you can use the Christian religion as a model!
Yes, you can think of religion as the opiate of the masses, and it most definitely has served in that capacity for many people. It can be the controlling mechanism for a nation, too. The obvious thing about it is that some sort of religion exists just about everywhere, testifying to the need for spiritual guidance if not more, such as how to live a good life, or morals...
Of course, calling Christianity a human construct is not what Christians believe, but it is quite a construct, isn't it? Lots of moving parts to it, also.

We try to understand a lot of disturbing questions with our religions, such as why are we here? Is there purpose in life? Does the universe have a purpose? What happens when we die? Is that the final end, or is there life after death? What is the good, and what is the bad? Am I my brother's keeper? Is there a God? What do I have to do to stay on his good side? And on and on... Usually a book's worth of attempted answers, and advice.

A long time ago, I read about how one could construct a religion. I will try to recall the ingredients:

1. A charismatic leader, even a hypnotic one.
2. A message that resonates with ordinary people. Something golden in life! Mystery too! And, one other key ingredient: miracles of some sort.
3. A symbol or symbols that focuses attention, a good title, and a short slogan.
4. A Priesthood that is made holier than others.
5. Renewal of the priesthood regularly.
6. Demands on the followers to conform to rules of the construct, or else.
7. Collection of tribute.
8. Strict rituals for worship and a dogma...
9. A Church for worship, properly decorated to fit the religion.
10. Local members of the priesthood to lead the flock.
11. A book about the religion that calls for faith.
12. Evangelism

That is all I can remember, but it seems to cover most of the tenets.

Peewee Loc: San Antonio, TX

LogicallyRight Loc: Chicago

We're not in total disagreement here. Again, not the time for a through read and commentary. But again in brief. Your 12 points are probably similar with all native tribes and their beliefs, all the way to major religions of today. For the most part, believe what you want as long as it doesn't hurt me or you try to force it on me. I always see the evils that have occurred over time by so many evangelicals going to other areas, tribes nations etc, and not just trying to preach their brand of religion, or just making it available, but demonizing the religions of others.

Cheers LR

manning5 Loc: Richmond, VA

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I do agree with the necessity to prevent forcing any religion onto others. Also, I am seeing very tribal thinking around the world these days, and that is frightening. Even the large nations seem to be leaders of tribes vying for supremacy. A deep bomb shelter may not be so far-fetched and crazy today!