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The witness’s argument

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asked 2 years ago

Hello Rabbi.
I heard your lessons of faith and I received them very well.
I accepted the fact that there is a God, and the fact that He did not create us except for a specific reason.
But, I encountered a difficulty with the witness’s argument. As far as I’m concerned, the fact that the ‘broken phone’ you explained could have changed the Torah from end to end, and we have no way of knowing, makes it difficult for him to accept Judaism or any other religion.
I wrestled with myself and looked for answers, but I couldn’t find them.
I would be happy if you could give me a reassuring answer.
thanks!

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מיכי Staff answered 2 years ago
As I wrote, the witness’s argument joins the puzzle and does not stand alone. It is clear that the broken phone distorted some of the words, and therefore it is clear that a significant part of what we have is not authentic. So what? What is important for the very essence of religious commitment is that there is an authentic core. From there on, if you do not have better information, you do what is accepted by the political establishment.

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אור בויגנמן replied 2 years ago

So that's it… that's where I find it hard to agree with you. I think that beyond the authentic core, actions are also important. I don't know how much you respect Khozari, but I'll still quote him:
"Your intentions are right, but your actions are wrong."

jewishproblems replied 2 years ago

It is surprising that the Rabbi in his sermons tried to answer this claim, although he is completely in line with Khozari.

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