[Avodah] why not two sided??

[Zev Sero]

On 11/08/2011 11:34 PM, Harvey Benton wrote:
> if the definition of a brit is simply unilateral, then why not
> just call it a law, or din, or halacha?

Already answered.  A treaty *is* two (or more) sided, but the voluntary
participation of all sides has *never* been seen by anybody as a requirement.
Therefore I don't understand the premise of the entire question.  When has
anyone questioned the validity of a treaty, merely because one side was
brought to the table by force?


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