[Avodah] mei marom

[Zev Sero]

Arie Folger wrote:

> However, I haven't seen anyone dispute the Ramban's
> idea that sin can change previous assurances, especially to
> individuals.
> 
> So, if the Roman would have continued living "a long life of wine,
> women, song, and killing Jews," once "he died and showed up at BD shel
> Maalah, clutching his `Get Out of Hell Free´ card," BD shel ma'ala
> would answer "expired through your subsequent grave sins."

I'll see your Ramban and raise you Gemara Rosh Hashana 4a, and Rashi
"kan beyisrael".   Even if such excuses work with Jews, they don't
work with goyim.

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