Avi K -“1. According to Rav Soloveichik almoist all Jews would have assimilated in the national depression following the Holocaust if not for the State.
2. On the contrary, it is a Tora obligation according to Ramban (Sefer HaMitzvot) and according to Rambam (Hilchot Megilla veChanuka 3:1-3) it is at least a very good thing.”
1. To quote you -“He’s a Daas Yochid.” Never would have happenned.
2. No Rishon would hold – to make a State based on Kefira!