Q&A: Arguments
Arguments
Question
I’m curious to know:
Has it ever happened that the Rabbi changed his mind בעקבות an argument—not an independent change of mind, but specifically because of arguments presented to him?
Answer
Ask the scholars of my teachings.
Discussion on Answer
It is well known that those who believe in free choice do not hold opinions that can be changed.
Why ask the scholars of your teachings when you are here before us?!
At any rate, if I may say so (even though I’m not a scholar), I think the Rabbi certainly considers the various arguments presented before him, except that usually there is nothing new in them, and that is why they do not persuade him. But on rare occasions when a new line of reasoning comes up, the Rabbi is definitely persuaded.
And let us say amen. 🙂
Margalit, I don’t recall. I think not.
Is there a book, or part of a book, that the Rabbi no longer puts his name to?