Avi K -“You wrote “Important note: there is a large in-between category not mentioned in this paragraph, namely those who do not observe – or even commit some sins – but without the malicious intent of heresy. Lashon Hara against someone in this middle category is forbidden. Do you then admit that today’s non-observant are not in the above category as they lack malicious intent”
I agree with this statement. But the so-called “religious Zionists” are Not included in the above category!