A Simple Jew: Guest Posting From Chabakuk Elisha - The Perils of Yisro's Path

A Simple Jew: Guest Posting From Chabakuk Elisha - The Perils of Yisro's Path

Interesting article. Says alot about the essence of faith, regardless of the particular religion.

It's the same challenge for us all. Do we continue to try and dissect the fundamentals of what we believe, trying to establish exactly why and what we believe, trying to establish a defensible bedrock?

Or do we simply accept what is told as revealed and true, regardless of the questions and ridicule of others who do not understand?

In many ways, the second is easiest. Capitulate to the beliefs, accept them as true and spend one's spare time trying to live them and on other areas of life.

I think, though, that everyone has a responsibility that extends beyond simple acceptance. The responsibility is to those others who question our beliefs.

We need to accept, but also seek to be able to explain, to the extent that we can. Ultimately, however, it is the way we live our beliefs that says the most about them to others.

Nobody respects the man who can fully explain his faith but fails to live it