“You shall not give false witness” . In other words, do not
lie. This command is certainly in line with Kant’s views, because he very clearly states his position that
lying under any circumstance is wrong in his essays.
Finally there is the command “You shall not covet.” This command supports
those above- both murder and theft are less likely when one has chosen to be content with one’s own possessions
rather than needing the things others have to make them happy. In addition, from a Utilitarian point of
view, universal contentment rather than envy enhances the general happiness of people, and is therefore a good
thing. Universalizing this ethical command also causes no inherent contradictions.
It would seem clear than Kant’s Categorical Imperative can demonstrate that the latter six
of the Biblical Ten Commandments are reasonable Moral Imperatives by which to live.
Exodus 20:12, The Holy Bible, NIV
Exodus 20:13
Exodus 20:14
Exodus 20:15
Exodus 20:16
Exodus 20:17
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