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Review Article Volume 10 Issue 2
The temptation of the “promised land” and the law of “thou shalt not murder”
Hong Sheng
Received: October 29, 2025 | Published: November 6, 2025
Citation: Sheng H. The temptation of the “promised land” and the law of “thou shalt not murder”. J His Arch & Anthropol Sci. 2025;10(2):73‒77. DOI: 10.15406/jhaas.2025.10.00328
Abstract
The rules of civilization, formed during the Axial Age, center on resolving conflicts peacefully. The commandment “Thou shalt not kill” from the Ten Commandments serves as one of their sources. However, this principle was later violated by genocidal campaigns aimed at seizing the “Promised Land.” The same rule of force was employed by the Romans to conquer Israel, leading to the Jewish diaspora. This demonstrates that the rules of civilization are rooted in natural law. It was not until after World War II that these rules were universally implemented worldwide. The return of Jews to the Promised Land contravened the law “Thou shalt not kill” and ran counter to global trends of the time, making permanent and peaceful possession of the land impossible. The solution lies in adhering to the civilized rule of exchanging land for money and granting minority veto rights.
Keywords: civilizational rules, promised land, palestine-israel conflict, peace
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