[Avodah] Vayechi - Judge every person favorably

[Micha Berger]

On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 07:42:45PM -0500, Zev Sero wrote:
> The Rambam famously fought against the Karaim.  He did not recognise
> them as equals in any sense; as being "leshem shamayim" and worthy of
> respect.   All he said was that it's not their fault that they're so
> wrong, and if they want to come back they should be welcomed.

He debated Qarai ideas and thereby fought the spread of Qaraism.
Substantiate a claim about Qaraim and how we treat other people.

And recall, I consider anyone taking on RAL's position to be carrying
a large burden of proof. So enough handwaving and get with mar'eh
meqomos!

Tir'u baTov!
-Micha

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