I'd like to think i've got something of an open mind when it comes to the opinions of others. Well, okay, maybe not, but the news recently that the Vatican has issued "driving commandments" is complete and utter lunacy, that fails to be taken seriously no matter how you look at it.

Via BBC News-

The "Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road" call on drivers to respect speed limits, refrain from drinking before driving and avoid cursing.

Roman Catholics are also urged to make the sign of the cross before setting off on a journey.

Oh, but don't worry, the story continues, and believe me, it gets a lot crazier.

Thou shalt not drive and drink", "thou shalt not make rude gestures behind the steering wheel" and "help accident victims" are among the 10 recommendations for motorists.

The document also warns that driving can bring out "primitive" behaviour in motorists, including "cursing, blasphemy, loss of sense of responsibility".

A quick glance at the calendar implies that it is indeed the 20th of June rather than that oh-so hilarious day at the beginning of April, but yet, this is one story that would definitely seem more fitting on the latter.

The worst thing however is that a lot of this should really be common sense, sans the cross symbol before taking off of course. Refraining from drinking and driving, that's required by law now and the majority know that- why does the church have to reinforce it? An attempt at self-chanting perhaps, or merely just another attempt to be the centre of media attention, yet again?

Being an atheist never felt better...