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First, it would be stealing to buy a cup of coffee and ask a refill of tea (assuming that the refill for tea is only for people who purchase tea).
“I don’t know why you think I misrepresented their policy. I called them and asked what the rules are.”
Then, I concur that the policy is indeed “retarded.”
First, it would be stealing to buy a cup of coffee and ask a refill of tea (assuming that the refill for tea is only for people who purchase tea). Second, offensive means a remark which people resent; therefore, the fact that people are offended by definition means your statement is offensive.
Sam2: How do these alleged Rishonim who say we don’t have choice explain reward and punishment.
If I had a time machine, or in other words, was not limited by time, I would be able to go to the future and know what you did. However, in no way did I obstruct your choice. The complicated part is understanding how hashem is not constrained by time, which as mere mortals bound by nature is impossible to understand.
A hero is anyone who inspires other people to make the world a better place. Whether that is done by doing a courageous action or “ordinary” actions.
cynic613: you are probably correct that it is not technically — that is halachically — apikorsis. I don’t remember the book too well. however, my main point is that much of the book represents many aspects of Judaism in a incorrect, and even perverse, way. Your point that he was orthodox, is mainly irrelevant to whether his book is apikorsis.
brotherofurs: The chosen is a very well written book, but, it’s haskafa is at best misrepesentative of judaisum, and it’s possibly apekorsis.
endothermic. the water cooled because the heat was transferred to the solvent. (assuming the water is not a reactant.)
Chofetz Chaim guys don’t wear white shorts because the yeshiva believes that growth should be within– that chizonios takes away from true growth.
Other yeshivas believe that it is important to project a certain image so that the bachor’s behavior follows that image.
If one agrees to support thier son-in-law that’s his choice.( he does’nt need to agree) Ultimately, the responsibility to have a plan how to support themselves is on the couple who are willing to sacrifice for Torah