Belief

Thank you for your insight and understanding. You have opened my eye on more than one occasion, about more than one paradigm. Just wanted to thank you.
Blessings Rabbi Reply

concern over non belief This statement is sublime in its logic and simplicity. i believe it! Reply

Beyond belief Inside the concern, rests belief hidden. As this is the question we ask, what is our purpose, than one begins the genesis that reveals its night into day. For one’s futility is made manifest in the world and so will reveal the concern of purpose for you to see. Reply

Other reasoning The answer the Rebbe Zt"l gives can still be challenged without knowing the full context of the letter. Perhaps the person is perturbed by his lack of belief while his family and friends do believe. That itself is cause for concern but not proof that he is bothered about the essence of belief.
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Fear of disbelief Your response is so right - I feel I just waltz on my merry way forgetting far too often I have an obligation to be thankful. Then it hits me, do I really believe? I sure don't show it or 'act' it. I think I believe but this is not enough. How do you find that real solid knowledge that I am trying to apprehend and know it and live it. I fear exactly the question presented and the answer given is powerful. Thank you, I am so guilty here. Reply

belief thank-you-- this came at the right time on the right day. You know it's a bit like photography. there's always so much emphasis on exposure--on whether something is overexposed and so little emphasis or reference to "negative light"-studying things in half light and working with shadows... This reminds me that there were two great lights created-- one for the day and the other for the night. We forget that the moon is also very important because we tend to ignore it.

people frequently criticise me for faith, but they never see that I often work in shadows and with shadows that adds much depth to the picture. They don't understand the value of half-light and cannot appreciate the depth found in shadows or admire the moon. When we walk in shadows, we trust our feet, not our faith. Our feet must feel the path and if we stumble, then we take a solid fall. When I have no faith and cannot see the heavens above me, I look to my feet. I don;t consider this faith. Reply

Belief If someone states that they are concerned that they don't believe, then they are offering a plea for understanding. To respond that "why does believe concern you" belittles the question and trivializes it. Some don't have unwavering belief in a God because they are questioning. Your response gives new meaning to insensitivity to a universal need...the need to understand and comprehend a higher truth. Reply

belief Faith is a muscle that must be constantly used and exercised or it will wither and die. Reply

battle the great battle between yetza hara & yetza tov...

better a battle than ...than a lost war! Reply