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Ana Anselma's avatar

This is enlightening! I have these questions of God often. It is very uncomfortable for me to ask but I do. I look forward to your future writings.

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Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Naiman's avatar

Thank you!

There's nothing more beautiful than facing uncomfortable spiritual questions with sincerity. Good for you!

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Jonathan's avatar

Honest question: does Leviticus 26 apply? I really don't know, but I see it as a possibility.

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Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Naiman's avatar

Yes, that's certainly relevant. And yet... we often can't fathom why these good, innocent people can possibly deserve such horrific justice. The principle is true - the problem is that we don't see its fair application in our world.

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Jonathan's avatar

Ah. Well, it's comforting to know that vengeance belongs to God. As a parent, I have been reminded many times that the concept of fairness is often misunderstood. ("Dad, it's not fairrrr!") Still, God is just. If we don't understand, it's our perspective that needs to change. Not always easy, though.

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