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A Few Other Examples
The 42 Precepts Of Ma'at

10 + Commandments

Most (if not all) of the major religions have what we commonly refer to as "Commandments" and in the case of Christianity, there are 10 such commandments and for Judaism, there are 613 "Mitzvot".

Commandments are also referred to as precepts.

One Example Is Zoroastrianism ↟↟

Zoroastrianism: Esoteric Teachings

There are nine commandments in Zoroastrian religion which include:

belief in the unity of God
belief in Zoroaster as a prophet
faith in the heavenly world
faith in cosmos order (Esha/Rata)
faith in human spirit
belief in seven ethos (Amesha Spenta)
belief in benefaction (charity)
belief in sanctity of four (classical) elements or Chahar-Akhshij (earth, water, air, fire)
belief in final renovation of the universe

(Source: Frashokereti Answer to Religious Questions of Zoariastians)

Dynastic Egyptians

The Dynastic Egyptians had the 42 Precepts of Ma'at 10 + Commandments, 42 Precepts of Ma'at listed in the "Egyptian Book Of The Dead" 10 + Commandments, Egyptian Book Of The Dead (Originally known as "the Papyrus of Ani" and also referred to as the "Sayings of Going Out By Day").

A Few Other Examples

There are literally hundreds of existing and past religions and going through them individually would take many days - so I have done up this "Short List" for you.

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Please get a cup (or 3) of coffee and some biscuits before you start.

One further point: Commandments are also called Precepts.

I hope that you enjoyed that adventure as it shows that many "religions" or belief systems had decent society structures in place to protect against the moran decay of their societies.

Negative Example ↟↟

One negative example which comes immediately to mind is the Yangism religion.

"Yang Zhu was for his self and his Philosophy was. "If by plucking one hair he might benefit the whole world, he would not do it".

Yang should have been born as "Yin".

42 Commandments Of Ma'at

Compare these to the Christian version of the 10 commandments and these seem extremely severe.

The declarations listed below are just a part of the whole ceremonial process each person had to go through in the "after-life" according to the "Egyptian Book Of The Dead". 10 + Commandments, Egyptian Book Of The Dead (AKA Papyrus of Ani)

I have not committed sin.
I have not committed robbery with violence.
I have not stolen.
I have not slain men and women.
I have not stolen food.
I have not swindled offerings.
I have not stolen from the Gods.
I have not told lies.
I have not carried away food.
I have not cursed.
I have not closed my ears to truth.
I have not committed adultery.
I have not made anyone cry.
I have not felt sorrow without reason.
I have not assaulted anyone.
I am not deceitful.
I have not stolen anyone's land.
I have not been an eavesdropper.
I have not falsely accused anyone.
I have not been angry without reason.
I have not seduced anyone's wife.
I have not polluted myself.
I have not terrorized anyone.
I have not disobeyed the law.
I have not been exclusively angry.
I have not cursed the Gods.
I have not behaved with violence.
I have not caused disruption of peace.
I have not acted hastily or without thought.
I have not overstepped my boundaries of concern.
I have not exaggerated my words when speaking.
I have not worked evil.
I have not used evil thoughts, words or deeds.
I have not polluted the water.
I have not spoken angrily or arrogantly.
I have not cursed anyone in thought, word or deeds.
I have not placed myself on a pedestal.
I have not stolen what belongs to the Gods.
I have not stolen from or disrespected the deceased.
I have not taken food from a child.
I have not acted with insolence.
I have not destroyed property belonging to the Gods.