Q&A: The Evil Inclination Has Power Only Over What One’s Eyes See
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The Evil Inclination Has Power Only Over What One’s Eyes See
Question
Hi,
Based on what is explained in the Talmud because of this statement (so that they should not come to have improper thoughts about other women), is it permitted to watch films and pictures of immodestly dressed women who have already died?
Answer
No, because simply speaking, improper thoughts themselves are forbidden.
Discussion on Answer
See an explanation, for example, here: https://daf-yomi.com/DYItemDetails.aspx?itemId=31743
So what does the statement mean?