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“but the definition of a frum Jew is based on shmiras shabbos, not on skirt length.”
As far as I know, the word “Frum” is a made up word and has no real meaning in Halacha. That is why I don’t understand the sentence, “One is allowed to speak Loshon Hora about not-Frum Jews”. In addition to the fact that according to the Chofetz Chaim, this is not true, one has to define his terms. The word Frum is not used anywhere in halachic literature.
In the quote that I brought from the Chofetz Chaim, he refers to people who are over on ANY halacha that is well-known in the community. I would think that this would refer to any girl who is considered “Frum” and had a Bais Yaakov or seminary education yet wears short skirts. I would think that it would not include most “not-Frum” people since people in their circles are not aware of halacha.
However, it seems to be referring to those who are sinning in order to rebel and not out of “taivah” or “ignorance” so it seems neither should be included.
I am not trying to be judgmental. What I am objecting to is the concept of putting a “not-Frum” Jew in a lower category than a “Frum” Jew who routinely ignores Halachos that he knows about. Why should the “not-Frum” uneducated Jew be considered worse from a halachic perspective than the Frum educated Jew who does not keep halacha?
In terms of many Frum Jews falling in this category, that was actually my point. However, many people do not. I could be wrong (I hope I’m not) but I don’t think that there is any clear cut halacha that I completely ignore. But maybe I’m wrong.