[Avodah] Question about the Six Constant Mitzvos

[Micha Berger]

On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 06:30:12AM -0400, Cantor Wolberg wrote:
: Though many will consider it an oxymoron, there are very ethical  
: atheists with impeccable integrity.

: Can they be punished for not believing in God or what we perceive as  
: an apikorus?

To whatever extent they're culpable, yes. Judaism isn't humanism. Al
sheloshah devarim ha'olam omeid. Not only al gemilus chassadim.

Just as they'll be rewarded for the interpersonal good that they do.

Tir'u baTov!
-Micha