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Common Sense is a list of ideals that help with the tribulation of day-to-day.
Do not do things that you know are harmful to the planet earth.
Do not blame problems you have created on others.
Take responsibility for the problems you have caused.
Blame the person that caused the problem.
Do not destroy others objects out of spite.
Listen to storytellers.
Do not test a scholar unduly.
Emulate things that are positive.
Do not pretend to be someone you're not with the intent to steal that person's identity and/or lives work.
Do what makes you happy but remember that sometimes you have to do things that you do not like for the good of the community.
Listen to those you admire, but weigh what they say with prudence.
To love others those that do not but try.
Do not hate others that truly love you.
Do not respect those that hate or cause problems out of jealousy or fear.
Dance in your own way at least once a week.
Those under the age of eighteen should not dance in a purposely-sexual manner.
Do not punish someone for telling the truth.
Try to lead through example.
Do not purposely embarrass others with the intent to harm or defame them to benefit you.
Pick a noble cause and defend it.
Do not oppress the weak.
Do not harass or stalk.
Do not speak derogatorily of others out of fear, spite, or jealousy.
Do not take revenge on those that did not intentionally harm you.
Do not hold a grudge if the offender has sincerely apologized and you accepted the apology.
Apologize for your mistakes and make amends for the damage you have caused.
Do not take responsibility for another's mistakes.
Take responsibility for your own mistakes.
War should only be the final option when all other options have been exhausted.
Never ask another to die for your cause if you are not willing to die for it yourself.
Memorize lives basics in your own way.
To honor those who teach and understand.
Realize that no one person or thing is greater than the whole.
No person can own another person.
Do not follow the whims of your heart or what your eyes see, but what you know to be truth.
Do not blame problems you have created on society.
Do not make one person or thing your god.
You are a part of God as so are others, but you are not another's God and they are not yours.
Together all things are all God.
Do not frequent places or cities that go against your ideals with the intention that you will change them.
When frequenting foreign cities or places respect the culture.
Profit is not to be the goal of any business but the byproduct of a successful one.
Pay for the work you have commissioned.
Do not hire someone with the intent not to pay him or her.
Give acknowledgment to the person that has done the work.
Do not withhold payment for work done.
Do not steal another's ideas.
Pay the person that has created the concept or idea if you are paid.
Do not trick another into doing your work.
Do not force others to like something just because you do.
Do not love a person because of the message they bring, love the message and the messenger separately for what they are.
One person can have the answer.
Do not believe everything you hear, but consider it.
Do not lie.
Do not lie to prove your point.
Do not be afraid to walk away from things you know are lies.
No one person knows all the facts if they where not present at the event.
One person can know all the facts.
You can have a higher understanding then others when in association with your life experiences.
Do not blame your children for your problems or let them take the blame for your mistakes.
Do not interject unscrupulous or fraudulent advertisements into people's beliefs.
Do not try to distract from what is important to others.
Realize what is important and it is rarely an object.
Do not have sex with someone because of his or her stature in society.
Love them because of who they are not who they say they are.
Do not let vagrants and leaches in your life.
Do not glorify the vagrant's way of life.
Do not be superstitious.
No one can see the future.
Anyone can change his or her own future.
A person can erroneously rewrite history, but you cannot divert destiny.
Astrology is for fun.
Horoscopes are for fun.
Chanting is for meditation purposes only.
Magic is not real. It is for fun.
Witchcraft is not real.
Do not hurt yourself if you are upset.
Do not hurt others if you are upset.
If you hurt someone tell him or her why you are sorry without blaming him or her.
If someone asks your forgiveness, listen to them and feel free to let them know how their actions made you feel. Then accept their apology and move on but do not forget your interaction so the same mistake will not be repeated.
Do not trick someone with the intent to make him or her look like a fool.
Try to think about something nice everyday.
Each person should have a favorite memory.
Be thankful for things you have.
Do not give gifts that you know will hurt the receiver.
Try to take one day off a week to relax.
Do not force anyone to take a day off.
Use proper hygiene.
Do not try to control another person by keeping them from food, shelter, sex, or clothing.
Marriage is the union of two peoples not just a man and women.
Marriage is sacred and should not be entered into without due consideration.
No person should marry before the age of twenty-one years.
If a couple is considering having a child they should consider adoption before making a conscious decision to have a child.
Celebrate each new life as special.
Celebrate birthdays.
Do not celebrate any one life as more special than another.
Do not have sex with people you do not like.
Love and sex is not the same thing.
An adult having sex with a person under the age of thirteen is considered a capital offense.
Do not have sexual relations with your mother.
Do not have sexual relations with your mother's mother.
Do not have sexual relations with your mother's father.
Do not have sexual relations with your mother's sister.
Do not have sexual relations with your mother's brother.
Do not have sexual relations with your father.
Do not have sexual relations with your father's father.
Do not have sexual relations with your father's mother.
Do not have sexual relations with your father's sister.
Do not have sexual relations with your father's brother.
Do not have sexual relations with your sister.
Do not have sexual relations with your sister's son.
Do not have sexual relations with your sister's daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with your sister's son's son.
Do not have sexual relations with your sister's son's daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with your sister's daughter's son.
Do not have sexual relations with your sister's daughter's daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with your brother.
Do not have sexual relations with your brother's son.
Do not have sexual relations with your brother's daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with your brother's son's son.
Do not have sexual relations with your brother's son's daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with your brother's daughter's son.
Do not have sexual relations with your brother's daughter's daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with your son.
Do not have sexual relations with your son's son.
Do not have sexual relations with your son's daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with your son's son's son.
Do not have sexual relations with your son's son's daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with your daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with your daughter's son.
Do not have sexual relations with your daughter's daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with your daughter's daughter's son.
Do not have sexual relations with your daughter's daughter's daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with a man and his daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with a man and his daughter's son.
Do not have sexual relations with a man and his daughter's daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with a man and his son.
Do not have sexual relations with a man and his son's son.
Do not have sexual relations with a man and his son's daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with a woman and her daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with a woman and her daughter's son.
Do not have sexual relations with a woman and her daughter's daughter.
Do not have sexual relations with a woman and her son.
Do not have sexual relations with a woman and her son's son.
Do not have sexual relations with a woman and her son's daughter.
A man must not have sexual relations with any animal.
A woman must not have sexual relations with an animal.
Do not force another into marriage.
Celebrate anniversaries of love and marriage.
Children should be the bi-product of love, not just the product of a union.
Make time each day when the entire family can come together (when possible).
In the case of a child purposely causing a minor problem restrict them from activities they enjoy as punishment for no more than seven days.
If need be to strike a child for punishment do not spank him or her more than three times and only with a open hand on the buttocks.
After punishing a child or young adult remember to tell them why what they did was wrong and why they where punished.
Do not display images that are sexual in nature of anyone less than eighteen years of age.
Do not make pleasurable (sexual) contact with anyone less than eighteen years of age.
Young adults between the ages of thirteen and seventeen should refrain from forms of physical affection other than hugging and kissing above the shoulders.
The parents of a child should explain sexual emotions when the child reaches thirteen years of age.
Do not make forceful (sexual) contact with anyone.
When adults make consensual pleasurable contact with each other and they do not intend to create a child they should where a condom.
Examine food for things that may be harmful before preparing it.
Do not eat after you are full.
Do not eat raw animal flesh except that of certain fish.
Eat raw vegetables.
Eat raw fruits.
Limit sugars and fats.
Treat entrusted possessions with respect.
Do not retain human remains for the purpose of worship.
Treat the deceased with the respect that all things deserve.
Treat all deceased humans with the proper disposal techniques that are required by law.
Do not plant diverse seeds together.
Do not plant grains or greens in a vineyard.
Do not crossbreed animals.
Leave a corner of the field uncut for the workers.
Do not pick premature food from vines or trees.
Properly remove rotting fruit from vines and trees.
Harvest the entire crop.
Give to charity if it can be afforded.
Do not withhold charity from the poor.
Do not spend redemption money on anything but food, drink, shelter, or medical expenses.
Do not take advantage of someone when they are distraught.
Do not take advantage of someone's good nature.
Stand up for yourself if you know you are being wronged.
Rest the land during the seventh year by not doing any work, which enhances growth.
Do not expect to see profit in your first year as a new business.
Do not interfere or impede the natural progress of nature.
No loan should exceed seven years of payments.
Do not make loans that cannot be repaid with the intent to put the borrower into servitude.
Do not pressure or claim from the borrower after seven years.
Do not refrain from lending immediately before the release of the loans for fear of monetary loss.
Pay your taxes.
Tax an equal percentage for every person.
Do not over tax one to compensate for another.
Tax should not be more than 13% to cover governmental funding.
No item should be taxed more than once.
Tax should only be collected at the time of a purchase on a new item.
Inheritance should not be taxed.
Do not withhold payment or refunds with the intent to change another's opinion.
Do not buy stolen goods.
To show reverence for all around you and what you do not understand.
Do not do someone else's job out of fear that you will be blamed.
Blame the responsible person not the most convenient.
Do not let any important task go idle for more than 7 days.
No one is expected to do more than they can.
Do not take synthetic drugs for pleasure.
Natural medications should be used before the use of synthetic drugs.
Unprocessed organic matter and plants cannot be criminalized.
Record community members' names for prosperity.
Wash your hands before eating.
Do not be afraid to use spices with food, but remember what works.
Write down recipes for meals you enjoy.
Use recipes when unfamiliar with a food.
Vary from the recipe if you have prepared it before.
Do not eat someone else's food if it was not offered to you.
Do not deny a hungry person with good intentions food.
Hold celebrations of life, for those no longer with us, and for those to come.
Do not eat food if you are not hungry.
Preserve foods that are not to be eaten.
Try to bring something positive to each new day.
Do not steal.
Return a stolen object.
Local courts implement punitive measures against any criminal not community members.
Each individual must ensure that his scales and weights are accurate.
Not to commit injustice with scales and weights.
Do not con anyone.
Do not possess inaccurate scales and weights even if they are not for use.
Do not move a boundary marker to steal someone's property.
Do not kidnap.
Do not cheat.
Do not withhold wages or purposely fail to repay a debt.
Do not covet and scheme to acquire another's possession.
Do not desire another's possession.
Return the robbed object or its value.
Do not ignore a lost object.
Return a found object.
The scales of justice must weigh equally for the rich, the destitute, and all those in between.
The spirit of the law must be considered before the letter of the law.
Do not murder.
Do not hire others to murder.
Do not accept monetary restitution to atone for the murderer.
Do not to accept monetary restitution instead of seeing justice served.
Do not kill the murderer before he stands trial.
If someone is being attacked help them get away from the attacker even at the cost of injuring or killing the attacker.
Do not to pity the pursuer.
Not to stand idly by if someone's life is in danger.
Try to brush and floss your teeth twice a day.
Make sure the land is safe for all that walk on it.
Make a guardrail around flat roofs.
Help others with there work when distraught.
Do not leave others distraught with their burdens, but to help either load or unload.
Not to overcharge or underpay for an article.
Not to insult or harm anybody with words that has not injured you.
Not to send a worker away empty-handed.
The worker must not take more than they can eat.
Lend to the poor and destitute.
Do not to press for more payment than the borrower can afford.
Press the wealthy for payment.
The creditor must not forcibly take collateral.
Do not lend with interest to a community member.
Do not borrow with interest from a community member.
Do not intermediate in an interest loan, guarantee, witness, or write the promissory note for a community member.
Do not borrow from idolaters with interest.
Lend to idolaters with interest.
Decide by majority in case of disagreement.
No person will take blame if forced to commit a crime.
Not to pervert justice.
Not to use laws or the legal system to unjustly control someone.
Not to accept bribes.
Do not hate someone because they have something you want.
Any person that knows evidence must testify in court.
Carefully interrogate the witness as to not cause harm.
A witness must not serve as a judge in capital crimes. The proper authorities handle that.
Do not judge others unless you are willing to be judged.
People that purposely lie about an incident may not be trusted in association with the incident in question.
The spouse of the litigant must not be forced to testify but may if willing.
Do not allow another to take the punishment for your crime.
Exercise is important and should be performed daily on some level.
Enjoying your job should not be frowned upon.
No legal contract is binding if both parties are not completely aware of the verbiage and/or the meaning of the words used.
No contract can be made and/or be binding for unknown, unaware, or unsuspected circumstances.
No contract is binding if all parties are not aware that a contract has been made.
No contract is binding if one party changes the verbiage after it has been signed and all parties are not aware of the changes.
Going beyond your expectations should not be frowned upon.
If you would be embarrassed to do it in front of (insert name of favorite person) then do not do it.
Do not embellish stories to prove your point unless it is known you are telling a fable.
Falsely and purposely accusing someone of a crime they did not commit weighs as heavy as committing the crime itself.
Not reporting a crime that was committed weighs as heavy as the crime itself.
Protect your family and do not cause internal pain.
Respect your father or mother if they have your best interests at heart.
Listen to your parents and weigh what they say evenly.
Respect your children.
Listen to your children and weigh what they say evenly.
Take time to mourn the loss of a friend or loved one, but remember life goes on and so must you.
When mourning for relatives and loved ones celebrate the good they have taught you.
No person should earn more than 10 times that of the lowest paid person.
No person should perform the same role for more than seven years without advancement or enjoyment in his or her role.
Do not dwell permanently in a location, city, or town that goes against your beliefs.
Make sure there is a proper waste facility within proximity but not in living or eating quarters.
Each person should have access to any tools that they are deemed responsible to use.
If you have something good happen to you, you are allowed to be happy about it.
Do not give up on a task to quickly if it is significant to you.
Do not put any person in servitude after having sex with them.
Forgive those that try with the good intentions.
Forgive yourself if you tried with the good intentions.
If you do not understand something then ask what they mean.
Everyone deserves a second chance for sincere mistakes.
Premeditated offenses are not considered mistakes.
Use common sense. That being if you would not like it done to you, then do not do it to someone else.
We are all community members in God's eyes.
If you are going to live in heaven, treat God's home with respect.
There are many ways and religions to honor God but only one true God.
God loves you.
Be free to dream of a better world for us and generations to come.
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