[Glendora Christianson]

Vatican issues driving shalts and shalt nots
RULES OF ROAD
By Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Article Last Updated: 06/20/2007 12:43:33 AM MDT

Vatican City - The Vatican on Tuesday issued a "Ten Commandments" for motorists to keep them on the road to salvation, warning drivers against the sins of road rage, abuse of alcohol and even simple rudeness.
The unusual document from the Vatican's office for migrants and itinerant people also warned that automobiles can be "an occasion of sin" - particularly when used to make a dangerous passing maneuver or when used by prostitutes and their clients. And it suggested prayer might come in handy - performing the sign of the cross before starting off and saying the rosary along the way. The rosary was particularly well-suited to recitation by all in the car, it said, since its "rhythm and gentle repetition does not distract the driver's attention."

Bwaaa Haaaa Haaa! Our Lord Jesus Christ has no part of this Catlick Car Craziness. Certainly, Rosary Beads might be used to make an eyeglasses chain (just break off the offending appendage in the middle). Anyway, read on if you can stand to...

Ten Commandments for drivers


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.

Certainly, our Lord Jesus Christ might have a problem with #5.

[Rachael Van Helsing]

I saw that, lol.

Don't they realize that there are traffic laws already in place? If people don't listen to police who have the power to take away their license and/or jail them, they won't care about some doddery old men in the vatican rephrasing basic laws with a 'god twist'.

Especially those like myself who don't believe in the xtian/abrahamic god. The existing traffic laws are fine.