Q&A: Faith
Faith
Question
Hello Rabbi,
I corresponded with your bot, and it says there that you do not literally believe in the giving of the Torah, nor in the miracles that took place in the past. Is that actually correct? Because from your videos I remember otherwise. I really did think you had a philosophical gap in your approach, but this is interesting. I’d be glad to hear a response.
Thank you for this enlightening site, and for the rich content about free choice. Despite all the complexity of the topic, you make it simpler and clearer.
Happy holidays!
Answer
That is an exaggerated statement. I absolutely believe in the giving of the Torah. Without that, there is nothing at all. The question of what exactly happened there and what was given to us is a different matter.
As for the miracles too, the details did not necessarily occur exactly as described, but in principle I do accept that they took place.