More Honoured In the Breach

Thou shalt have no other gods
Atheists abandon God

Let there be no  other idols
We worship at the altar of Mammon.

No taking  the name of the Lord in vain
Christ,can you believe it?

Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day
What other time is there for shopping?

Honour thy father and mother.
What else are nursing homes for?

Thou shalt not kill.
Let us exclude abortion and euthanasia.

Thou shalt not commit adultery
Fornication now comes in many sophisticated forms.

Thou shalt not steal
Bankers' bonuses by another name

Thou shalt not bear false witness
Just don't get caught

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's goods
How else can we keep up with the Joneses?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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