Rules of Conduct for all Mankind

According to the sages of the Talmud, there are 70 families, with 70 paths, within the great Family of Man. And each individual, has his or her path within a path. Yet, there is one universal basis for us all.

At the dawn of human history, G-d gave man seven rules to follow, in order that His world be sustained. So it is recounted in the Book of Genesis (Breshis), and explained in the Talmud.
There will come a time, our sages told us, that the children of Noah will be prepared to return to this path. That will be the beginning of a new world, a world of wisdom and peace.
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At the heart of this universal moral code, is the acknowledgement that morality,- indeed civilization itself, -
must be predicated, on the belief in G-d.

Unless we recognize a Higher Power, to whom we are responsible, and Who observes and knows our actions; we will not transcend the selfishness of our character, and the subjectivity of our intellect.

If man himself is the final arbiter of right and wrong, then "right", for him or her, will be whatever they desire; regardless of its consequences, to the other inhabitants of earth.

At Mount Sinai, G-d charged the Children of Israel, to serve as His "Light unto the nations," by bringing all of humanity to a recognition of their Creator, and adherence to His laws.

For most of Jewish history, however, circumstance did not permit our people, to spread these principles, other than by indirect means.

When in (approx)1986 the Lubavitcher Rebbe began speaking about, publicising them as a preparation for a new era, he was reviving an almost lost tradition.
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What is most beautiful about these laws, is that they resonate equally in a hut in Africa, or a palace in India; in a school in Moscow, or a suburban home in America.

They are like the guidelines of a great master of music or art: firm, reliable and comprehensive -but only a base, upon which each people, and every person, can build.

"The Seven Noahide Laws" are a sacred inheritance, of all the children of Noah. One that every person on the face of the earth, can use as the basis of his or her spiritual, moral and pragmatic life.

If enough of us will begin to incorporate these laws into our lives, we will see a different world very soon. Sooner than we can imagine.
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THE 7 LAWS
1. Acknowledge that there is only one G-d; who is Infinite and Supreme, above all things.

Do not worship finite idols - be it yourself or other beings - in place of the Supreme Being.

This command includes such acts as prayer, study and meditation.

2.Respect the Creator.
As frustrated and angry as you may be, do not vent it by cursing your Maker.

3.Respect human life.
Every human being is an entire world. To save a life, is to save that entire world. To destroy a life, is to destroy an entire world. To help others stay alive, is a corollary of this principle.

4. Respect the institution of marriage.
Marriage is a most Divine act. The marriage of a man and a woman, is a reflection, of the oneness of G-d and His creation. Disloyalty in marriage, is an assault on that oneness.

5. Respect the rights and property of others.
Be honest in all our business dealings. By relying on G-d rather than on our own conniving, we express our trust in Him, as the Provider of Life.

6. Respect G-d's creatures.
At first, Man was forbidden to consume meat. After the Great Flood, he was permitted - but with a warning: Do not cause unnecessary suffering to any creature.

7. Maintain justice.
Justice is G-d's business, but we are given the charge to lay down necessary laws, and enforce them whenever we can.

When we right the wrongs of society, we are acting as partners in the act, of sustaining Creation