2008/5/16 jonathon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On Thu, May 15, 2008 at 6:43 PM, John W Kennedy wrote: > > > It is not Lashon Hara to warn against future evil. > > <snip>
>From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lashon_hara): There are times when a person is obligated to speak out, even though the information is disparaging. Specifically, if a person's intent in sharing the negative information is for a *to'elet*, a positive, constructive, and beneficial purpose, the prohibition against *lashon hara* does not apply. *Motzi shem ra*, spouting lies and spreading disinformation, is always prohibited. And if the *lashon hara* serves as a warning against the possibility of future harm, such communication is not only permissible, but, under certain conditions, compulsory. -- Harold Fuchs London, England Please reply *only* to [email protected]
