Friday, December 22, 2006
PRINCE EL HASSAN BIN TALAL MENTIONS NOACHIDE LAWS
in an address to the World Council of Churches 9th Assembly, Porto Alegre, Brazil, 17 February 2005:
The importance of peace for the individual is emphasized in the Torah for example. Psalm 34 advises that the way to a long life and happiness is to “Strive for peace with all your heart.” I would also add that in terms of the Noachide Laws, the importance for society of peace prevailing is implicit. These laws include prohibitions against theft and murder, and the exhortation to “set up courts and bring offenders to justice.”