Why can't Torah protect from the draft?
A BMG protest raises questions.
I’m not R’ Slifkin. I think that when Chareidim say “Torah protects” they sincerely mean it.
Which raises the question: If Torah protects, why is BMG going out to protest the supposed draft (which will never actually happen anyways)?
If Torah protects the state of Israel, it should certainly protect the learners from the draft. (Indeed, R’ Shteinman zt’l made this point many times).
One suspects this rally has nothing to do with protesting the draft but is actually a political statement against the tziyonim aligning the right wing of Lakewood with Satmar even more. For if they really believed Torah protects, they’d learn.
A bit off topic, but you seem to be guy who frequents BMG.
Just curious, how many BMG guys do you think contemplate or are even aware of the stuff you write about?
Ash, I would like to thank here for restacking the posts from Autism Examined.
I am not interested in increasing traffic on his blog and I have already despaired of debating people who can't agree with the me on the basic axioms. I hope you don't mind my posting some comments here.
However, out of respect for Shimon I will inform him about this comments so he may respond if he is so inclined. Chances are I won't respond (unless I feel that something I wrote needs further clarification) as I explained above. However, if Ash (or anyone similar) is interested in chiming in I would love to hear from him.