First off, just out of curiosity, what kind of ban is it with what
punishment? Not cherem I assume? Nobody getting excommunicated for this,
right?
I think Larry and Michael are talking from completely different
perspectives. Religious Jews generally see themselves as having no influence
except over themselves, so their religious laws can affect no one else. On
the other hand, in some religious communities, Larry mentioned the LDS, the
people of the religion are interwoven into the fabric of their community,
including holding office or other jobs of authority such as police and fire
and they often make laws or exert influence how they may based on their
religious.
The concern I think I see Larry expressing is that religious Jews aren't
just Jews. They are also people who hold jobs in their communities,
sometimes positions of authority. Will the mindset that banning something is
not only good but unquestionable since it's the law, or at least Jewish law,
will that mindset also carry over to the lives these people lead? Will those
attitudes translate into actions that then impact non-Jews.
But that's just a guess.
-Kevin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Dinowitz"
> Again the question; where is this being enforced and how? Who is this
affecting
> other than religious Jews?
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> > No more like an enforced ban championed by religious leaders.
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