I was wondering if any of the sistah's of YMIB have heard that Afrikans were the first to have a truly democratic society? I have been reading this book called the Destruction of Black Civilization: Great issues of a race from 4500 BC to 2000 AD and in this book Chancellor Williams documents the history of Black outside of European history. So far, the book is riveting and it Chancellor who first told me of the true democratic (government for the people and by the people) nature of ancient Afrikans. I would suggest that everyone who is interested in uncovering old truths long hidden would find this a great read.

Anyway, I thought I'd share the 42 Laws of Maat. Maat is a Kemetic word which means Balance and Harmony. Maat was symbolized sometimes by weighing scales.The laws of Maat is believed to be a fore runner, 2000 years older than the christian/ Hebrew ten commandments. All Afrikan people lived by these rules. Maybe if we would live by these 42 principles we could begin to rekindle our true greatness. Enjoy.

42 Laws of Maat

I have not done iniquity.
I have not robbed with violence.
I have not stolen.
I have not made any to suffer pain.
I have not defrauded offerings.
I have done no murder nor bid anyone to slay on my behalf.
I have not trimmed the measure.
I have not spoken lies I have not robbed God.
I have not caused the shedding of tears.
I have not dealt deceitfully.
I have not acted guilefully.
I have not laid waste to the land.
I have not set my lips against anyone.
I have not been angry or wrathful without a just cause.
I have not lusted nor defiled the wife of any man.
I have not polluted myself.
I have not caused terror.
I have not done that which is abominable.
I have not multiplied words exceedingly.
I have never uttered fiery words.
I have not judged hastily.
I have not transgressed nor have I vexed or angered God.
I have not stopped my ears against the words of Right and Truth .
I have not burned with rage.
I have not worked grief.
I have not acted with insolence.
I have not avenged myself.
I have not stirred up strife.
I have not been an eavesdropper.
I have not wronged the people
I have done no harm nor have I done evil
I have not worked treason.
I have never fouled the water.
I have not spoken scornfully.
I have never cursed God.
I have not behaved with arrogance.
I have not envied or craved for that which belongs to another.
I have not filched food from the mouth of the infant.
I have done no hurt unto man, nor wrought harm unto beasts.
I have never magnified my condition beyond what was fitting.