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precepts

  1. Plural form of precept.

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Sun Jan 10 14:29:27 2010

A Precept (from the Latin præcipere, to teach) is a commandment, instruction, or order intended as an authoritative rule of action.

Religion

In religion, precepts are usually commands respecting moral conduct.

Christianity

The term is encountered frequently in the Jewish and Christian Scriptures; e.g.:

Thou hast commanded thy precepts to be kept diligently. O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping thy statutes! (Psalm 119(118):4-5, RSV).

The term given in the RSV as "precepts" corresponds with the reading in the Hebrew Bible. The LXX/Septuagint (Samuel Rengster edition) has Greek entolas, which, too, may be rendered with precepts. Roman Catholic Canon law, which is based on Roman Law, makes a distinction between precept and law in Canon 49:

"A singular precept is a decree which directly and legitimately enjoins a specific person or persons to do or omit something, especially in order to urge the observance of law."
Further information: monastic rule

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Fri Feb 12 03:38:08 2010

Do you believe in God and precepts of Islam ?
Q. SO Tawhid constitutes the foremost article of the Muslim profession. The first Shahada is the declaration of belief in the oneness of God To attribute divinity to a created entity is the only unpardonable sin mentioned in the Qur'an. Muslims believe that the entirety of the Islamic teaching rests on the principle of Tawhid. There is uncompromising monotheism at the heart of the Islamic beliefs which distinguishes Islam from other major religion.
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A question about the "eight special precepts" for the Bhikkhuni.?
Q. In the Pali Canon there are 8 special precepts given by Ven. Gautama in order for the women to be accepted as female monks (bhikkhuni). what are they and where are they?Whenever i try to look this up it is never easy,It is not the most "P.C." thing to discuss and therefore has not been made as readily available information as other material. Thanks ! bhikkhu/reverend aggacitto
Asked by Reverend aggacitto - Thu Oct 30 04:53:05 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. (YES); Many People Believe that there is such a thing as the "eight special precepts" for the Bhikkhuni !
Answered by HEAVENly EYES ! ! ! - Sun Nov 2 22:02:04 2008

What are the fundamental flaws in the main precepts of Buddhism?
Q. Just out of curiosity, can anyone tell me / give me a link as to what logical flaws are present in the Buddhist's teachings? teachings precepts, anything to do with the fundamental religion
Asked by Moodrets - Tue Jun 26 21:28:58 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Are you talking about teaching or precepts? Buddhism will be flawed when you view it in Christianity light. For example : In Buddhism, there is no one to take your blame There is no one with wrongdoing, neither is there anyone without wrongdoing. There is no eternal heaven There is no god to pray
Answered by Ninja Turtle Regress 2 BB Jesus - Tue Jun 26 21:32:03 2007

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