Hi Chabadshlucha I havent read through this entire thread since frankly I find it boring.
The meshichist thing is weird and silly but Im not sure its kefira necceserily.
What I do find strange and closer to kefira (if not over the line), is the following. I have a bencher from a Lubavitcher’s bar mitzvah. In the back are a bunch of “nigunei Chabad” including English ones.
Some of the lyrics to the English songs are quite strange to say the least.
Here is but one example a song entitled “Oh Rebbe”:
With a Tehillim, he sat through the night
Pondering deeply into his plight
The Rebbe’s image in front of his eyes
Oh, where is Moshiach he sighs
Three times a day, we would have the great z’chus
The Nossi Hador would come daven with us
How can I live when a Shabbos goes by
Without a Farbrengen he cries
Oh Rebbe, oh Rebbe, we need you
Hashem, hashem, kel rachum
We’re sick of this galus, can’t bear any more
Why can’t you open the door
Your children are yearning to be with you
How long can this galus continue
Bring the geulah, fulfilling your vow
To bring moshiach right now”
The song is clearly addresed to the (dead) Rebbe asking him to “Bring the geulah” I was under the impression that Hashem wasin charge of that?
It also sounds like the song is reffering to the Rebbe as “Hashem, hashem, kel rachum” R”L which would answer the above question. but raises more serious ones.
Then there is the more minor aspect of not thinkin living to keep Shabbos is worth lviing for if the you can tgo to a Farbrengen
thanks for any explanation you can provide