Monday, August 31, 2020

Judaism and Democracy (Part 2 of 2) Harav Aharon Lichtenstein

https://www.etzion.org.il/en/judaism-and-democracy-part-2-2 

 The relationship between Halakha and democracy must be examined not only in terms of reconciling the contradictions. There are certainly contradictions between Halakha and democracy – particularly in the sphere of the rights of individuals. We must rise above – but not ignore – these points of conflict. We may see Halakha not only as facilitating the existence of democracy, but also – in certain senses – promoting it, according with it, and going along with it in the same direction and in the same spirit.

 

 

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