rules
But I am definitely into speech laws: language is powerful magic and so G-d or some neato interpreter suggests that there are two bad things to do with language, both of which are fairly broad
* Lashon Hara - any derogatory or damaging (physically, financially, socially, or stress-inducing) communication.
* Rechilut - any communication that generates animosity between people.
What's interesting to me is that "stress-inducing" is really the quacker for me, since pretty much in my life language has existed to create tension. These recorded rabbis speak very softly, and slowly, but they create tension in me by only talking about patriarchs.
but regardless. Lying isn't prohibited necessarily according to this set of rules so long as it isn't damaging. I mean there is Ex. 23:1 - "You shall not utter a false report" but it's really important to understand that intent & result are factors, as well. uh
I also like these interpretations:
# Lev. 19:12 - "You shall not hate your brother in your heart," referring to contradictory behavior such as acting friendly but then speaking negatively about him behind his back.
# Lev. 19:14 - "Before the blind do not place a stumbling block." This applies to both the speaker and the listener since they are helping each other violate the commandments.
# Lev. 19:17 - "You shall rebuke your neighbor and you shall not bear sin because of him." This verse contains two mitzvot: (1) stop someone from speaking Lashon Hara , and (2) don't embarrass him in the process.
# Lev. 19:18 - "You shall not take vengeance or bear any grudge against the children of your people," such as speaking against someone in anger and for something that was done against the speaker.
See, each passage is symbolic and can be used to describe multiple instances, but in this update I am really only thinking about language and how its misuse is accurately described by the Torah I think.
But oh it is so much energy to apply. So much easier just to surround myself with verbal blockades and remain aloon !
* Lashon Hara - any derogatory or damaging (physically, financially, socially, or stress-inducing) communication.
* Rechilut - any communication that generates animosity between people.
What's interesting to me is that "stress-inducing" is really the quacker for me, since pretty much in my life language has existed to create tension. These recorded rabbis speak very softly, and slowly, but they create tension in me by only talking about patriarchs.
but regardless. Lying isn't prohibited necessarily according to this set of rules so long as it isn't damaging. I mean there is Ex. 23:1 - "You shall not utter a false report" but it's really important to understand that intent & result are factors, as well. uh
I also like these interpretations:
# Lev. 19:12 - "You shall not hate your brother in your heart," referring to contradictory behavior such as acting friendly but then speaking negatively about him behind his back.
# Lev. 19:14 - "Before the blind do not place a stumbling block." This applies to both the speaker and the listener since they are helping each other violate the commandments.
# Lev. 19:17 - "You shall rebuke your neighbor and you shall not bear sin because of him." This verse contains two mitzvot: (1) stop someone from speaking Lashon Hara , and (2) don't embarrass him in the process.
# Lev. 19:18 - "You shall not take vengeance or bear any grudge against the children of your people," such as speaking against someone in anger and for something that was done against the speaker.
See, each passage is symbolic and can be used to describe multiple instances, but in this update I am really only thinking about language and how its misuse is accurately described by the Torah I think.
But oh it is so much energy to apply. So much easier just to surround myself with verbal blockades and remain aloon !