Tom (continued)
“By the way, as you admit to not having done much research besides reading some flyers etc, why are you so bold to argue so strongly against the techailes. ”
Im not being bold at all. I acknoweldged that talmidei chachomim disagree. There is room for machlokes in klal yisroel. This isnt the first time ive encountered machlokes.
However, as the discussion progressed it has become clear to me that Given the strange arguments coming from your side. Besmirching anyone who disagrees and intimating that they are more motivated to perform mitzvos and have a better grasp due to their “Very thorough Research” this isnt coming from a good place. That isnt how the Yetzer Tov operates. Im not sure what is driving it. Money? Mesianic fervor? Yehura? but it is not coming from a good place.
People often ask what is the point in engaging in these conversations, minds arent changed. Here is another example of where my mind has changed. before this conversation I had thought most of those who advocate for the techeiles are out of genuine desire to perform ratzon Hashem (even if mistaken, for whatever reason) I see that for many this isnt the case.
“Do you often engage in the practice of making arguments in subjects in which you aren’t well learned, against people who may very well know far far much more that you, and may actually be experts?”
Of course! that is the best way to learn. And besides, any experts here are doing a great job at hiding their expertise and/or their honesty.