Prior to the Babylonian Exile, Judaism was strongly committed to its monarchy, believing that legitimate rulers could only come by descent from the legendary King David. After the death of the last kings, the Jews were ruled by a theocracy and Judaism taught that theocracy was the ideal form of government. Even under Roman rule, the authority that enforced local rules was the Sanhedrin. Ethics were based rigidly on the law handed down and interpreted by the priests. Ancient Judaism had no concept of democracy.
Jewish Answer
Going back over 2000 years, the beginning of democracy began to show itself in Jewish history. This could be seen in how the priests lost control of the Sanhedrin to the Pharisees, with no priests at all playing any role in this organisation. By the time of Roman rule, the Saducees (the group that had control of the Temple) had become so supportive of the Hellenisation of Jewish culture, they had virtually no influence over the majority of Jews in Israel. Instead, it was the Pharisees, with their elected head, that the majority of the population looked to in matters of ethics and law.
Additionally, from the beginning of Judaism, concepts that play important roles in democracy were present. Some of these concepts are: individual rights, workers' rights, limitations of punishment for crimes committed, just legal systems with representation for the accused, universal education, and the right for women to inherit. All of these concepts and more were a part of Judaism for over 2000 years, however, most did not enter Western society until well into the 1900's.
In modern history, the ethical views of Judaism had a huge impact on modern democracy. One of the greatest impacts was the Jewish concept of equality of all people and the rights of the individual which led Jews to be at the forefront of the fight for racial equality around the world.
Judaism is egalitarian and values all individuals, both men and women. The wealthy have no privileges; and the poor are valued, treated well and their opinions listened to. (Compare this to those societies in which only mature, land-owning males had any legal status.)
Judaism applies laws, and rules of moral behavior, to all its members equally.The laws of Moses form much of Western legal background.
Some of the concepts that Judaism introduced were:
Prior to the Babylonian Exile, Judaism was strongly committed to its monarchy, believing that legitimate rulers could only come by descent from the legendary King David. After the death of the last kings, the Jews were ruled by a theocracy and Judaism taught that theocracy was the ideal form of government. Even under Roman rule, the authority that enforced local rules was the Sanhedrin. Ethics were based rigidly on the law handed down and interpreted by the priests. Ancient Judaism had no concept of democracy.
Jewish Answer
Going back over 2000 years, the beginning of democracy began to show itself in Jewish history. This could be seen in how the priests lost control of the Sanhedrin to the Pharisees, with no priests at all playing any role in this organisation. By the time of Roman rule, the Saducees (the group that had control of the Temple) had become so supportive of the Hellenisation of Jewish culture, they had virtually no influence over the majority of Jews in Israel. Instead, it was the Pharisees, with their elected head, that the majority of the population looked to in matters of ethics and law.
Additionally, from the beginning of Judaism, concepts that play important roles in democracy were present. Some of these concepts are: individual rights, workers' rights, limitations of punishment for crimes committed, just legal systems with representation for the accused, universal education, and the right for women to inherit. All of these concepts and more were a part of Judaism for over 2000 years, however, most did not enter Western society until well into the 1900's.
In modern history, the ethical views of Judaism had a huge impact on modern democracy. One of the greatest impacts was the Jewish concept of equality of all people and the rights of the individual which led Jews to be at the forefront of the fight for racial equality around the world.
Judaism commands equality of opportunity, equality before the law, equality of
the sexes, personal moral conduct, charity, universal education, and ethical
business practices among its adherents. Judaism doesn't "promote" its ideas.
If any of them were promoted outside of Judaism, it was by others who
recognized enough value in them to try them out.
Judaism is egalitarian and values all individuals, both men and women. The wealthy have no privileges; and the poor are valued, treated well and their opinions listened to. (Compare this to those societies in which only mature, land-owning males had any legal status.)
Judaism applies laws, and rules of moral behavior, to all its members equally.The laws of Moses form much of Western legal background.
Some of the concepts that Judaism introduced were:
Prior to the Babylonian Exile, Judaism was strongly committed to its monarchy, believing that legitimate rulers could only come by descent from the legendary King David. After the death of the last kings, the Jews were ruled by a theocracy and Judaism taught that theocracy was the ideal form of government. Even under Roman rule, the authority that enforced local rules was the Sanhedrin. Ethics were based rigidly on the law handed down and interpreted by the priests. Ancient Judaism had no concept of democracy.
Judaism is egalitarian and values all individuals, both men and women. The wealthy have no privileges; and the poor are valued, treated well and their opinions listened to. (Compare this to those societies in which only mature, land-owning males had any legal status.)
Judaism applies laws, and rules of moral behavior, to all its members equally.The laws of Moses form much of Western legal background.
Some of the concepts that Judaism introduced were:
Buddhism promotes ethical conduct through the Five Precepts, which include abstaining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, false speech, and intoxicants. These guidelines aim to cultivate moral behavior, compassion, and mindfulness in one's actions. Practicing these precepts is believed to lead to a more peaceful and ethical way of living.
"Individual ethical egoists are unlikely to publicly promote their views."
By and large modern Judaism and modern Christianity do not promote polygamy, but historically both did. In either case, the two religions are similar in this respect.
Absolutely not! Using people for self profit is evil!
does it promote drinking by minors
They have no such obligation.
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The Democratic political party was formed to promote a loose construction of the Constitution and a strong central government. The Democratic Party believes the Constitution is only a guideline.
to promote equality and suffrage for all men i the US
india is a democratic country democracy is based in the principal of equality .so one constitution makers include equality as the prime concern
it promote good governance,peace and love,transparent and accounterbility.
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