[GCFL-discuss] "Ten Commandments'' for drivers.

Wed Jun 20 12:49:07 CDT 2007

Wow. I'm not sure how to respond. Excellent advice, but do you think they
could have written it in current times as well?
lol
~Lance

On 6/20/07, Discussion of the Good, Clean Funnies List <
gcfl-discuss at gcfl.net> wrote:
>
>  Did you see this?  It was on the radio news here in NY.
>
> <*http://www.wcbs880.com/pages/594321.php?contentType=4&contentId=620967*<http://www.wcbs880.com/pages/594321.php?contentType=4&contentId=620967>
> >
>
> Posted: Tuesday, 19 June 2007 8:46AM
>
> Vatican Issues Road Rage Advice
>
> VATICAN CITY (AP) -- There's a new ``Ten Commandments'' -- this one issued
> by the Vatican, for drivers.
>
> *CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL "GUIDELINES FOR THE PASTORAL CARE OF THE ROAD"
> FROM THE VATICAN.*<http://212.77.1.245/news_services/bulletin/news/20451.php?index=20451&lang=en>
>
> *SCROLL DOWN FOR THE LIST OF 'TEN COMMANDMENTS' FOR DRIVERS.*
> An unusual document from the Vatican's office for migrants and itinerant
> people also warned that cars can be ``an occasion of sin'' - particularly
> when they are used for dangerous passing or for prostitution.
>
> It warned about the effects of road rage, saying driving can bring out
> ``primitive'' behavior in motorists, including ``impoliteness, rude
> gestures, cursing, blasphemy, loss of sense of responsibility or deliberate
> infringement of the highway code.''
>
> It urged motorists to obey traffic regulations, drive with a moral sense,
> and to pray when behind the wheel.
>
> Cardinal Renato Martino, who heads the office, told a news conference that
> the Vatican felt it necessary to address the pastoral needs of motorists
> because driving had become such a big part of contemporary life.
>
> He noted that the Bible was full of people on the move, including Mary and
> Joseph, the parents of Jesus - and that his office is tasked with dealing
> with all ``itinerant'' people - including refugees, prostitutes, truck
> drivers and the homeless.
>
> ``We know that as a consequence of transgressions and negligence, 1.2million people die each year on the roads,'' Martino said. ``That's a sad
> reality, and at the same time, a great challenge for society and the
> church.''
>
> The document, ``Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road,'' extols the
> benefits of driving - family outings, getting the sick to the hospital,
> allowing people to see other cultures.
>
> But it laments a host of ills associated with automobiles: drivers use
> their cars to show off; driving ``provides an easy opportunity to dominate
> others'' by speeding; drivers can kill themselves and others if they don't
> get their cars regular tuneups, if they drink, use drugs or fall asleep at
> the wheel.
>
> It also pointed the finger at traffic problems particular to Rome:
> ``Danger also derives from city cars, which are driven by youngsters and
> adults who do not have (full) driving licenses, and the reckless use of
> motorbikes and motorcycles.''
>
> It called for drivers to obey speed limits and to exercise a host of
> Christian virtues: charity to fellow drivers, prudence on the roads, hope of
> arriving safely and justice in the event of crashes.
>
> And it suggested prayer might come in handy - making 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 since its ``rhythm
> and gentle repetition does not distract the driver's attention.''
>
> The document is intended for bishops conferences around the world, and as
> such offered recommendations for their pastoral workers, including setting
> up chapels along motorways and having ``periodic celebration of liturgies''
> at major road hubs, truck stops and restaurants.
>
> The ``Drivers' Ten Commandments,'' as listed by the document, are:
> 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.
> (c) MMVII The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not
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> Graphic Content (c) MMVII WCBS-AM 880
>
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