A Unique Perspective on Lashon Hara
Many popular books discuss the serious Torah prohibition against speaking ill of others. Such works typically outline the parameters of the pertinent Halachoth and emphasize the importance of observing them. Few, however, address much deeper questions: Why did the Torah forbid evil speech? What type of world view underlies this prohibition? What are the spiritual effects of Lashon Hara? Why did the sages identify it as the worst sin a person cam commit- more serious than murder, idolatry, or adultery? Click here to read more... |