LU2
“But why assume that his Rav is wrong and that the police should be called? ”
Because the consequences of the Rav being wrong or infinitly worse then the consequences of follwoing the halcha and calling the police.
“I think your theoretical situation may need more details.”
but you dont get more details. There may be a fire. period. What is the halcha, call or dont call?
“In this case, there is time.”
This sentence proves what IVe said above. (*)
“Another very important – you and others are assuming that the Rav is an idiot who doesn’t know how to add 2 +2.”
Im not. (though that may be the case) Im assuming that like you (see above) he doesnt recognize what a danger dometic violence is.
“Why take the OP’s feelings about the situation at face value and not his feelings about his Rav?”
Becasue of the consequences of ignoring his feelings in both situations
I and colleagues have seen busted eye sockets, fractured limbs, lost vision, and miscarriages as a result of domestic violence. Some (admittedly few) have been among frum people. I live in NY where it is likely people heard commotions, but didnt call the police. Either because they didnt want to get involved, they assumed it was the TV, or perhaps their Rav told them not to or they assumed “there is time to ask”
If you think someone is in danger dont call a Rav call the police.
I think you agree with the above statement.
the only argument is how much danger is the person in, and is it worth taking a chance to find out