Lieberman’s words – silencing?
What does the rabbi think about Lieberman’s next words?
“I have instructed the army that Rabbi Aviner and the rabbi of Safed will not take part in IDF events, they need to calm down and respect everyone,” Lieberman emphasized. “Neither the Chief Rabbi nor Rabbi Aviner can call for the dismissal of the Chief of Staff, call for not enlisting, and also be part of any ceremonies and events within the IDF. I do not intend to give them a platform within the army until they withdraw. These are civil servants who, among other things, receive a salary from the taxpayers.”
In my opinion, this is anti-democratic silencing. After all, Rabbi Aviner is a big supporter of the army, and said his words because of the impossibility (in his opinion) of maintaining Halacha in service.
Lieberman does not disbelieve Rabbi Aviner’s assumptions, but rather rejects them even though they are correct. That is, in his opinion, it is not legitimate to not enlist even if the army intentionally makes you violate your principles. In my opinion, it is completely legitimate to call for not enlisting if the army is not considerate, when it certainly can be considered.
What does His Honor think?
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But this is not a policy of values, but a practical policy, of inconsideration and religious coercion.
It's like not allowing lecturers from the Disabled Association, because they call for the refusal of disabled service in the army until the army considers and makes adjustments to the structures in the army.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu has the right to call for the resignation of the Chief of Staff and the army has the right not to invite him.
(But not Rabbi Shlomo Aviner's right to accept slander against the national religious public as he does in Teshuva)
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