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Could someone please explain the Torah position on differing with Rabbis?

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newman:
With all the hullabulloo recently, I need some clarification here.

I understand that it is sinful to abuse a learned Rabbi with a differing opinion, but what are the limits?

Does this apply to open gay reform Rabbis? Or Neturei Karta Rabbis?

Or does the rule only apply to Orthodox or Chasidic Rabbis?

Please help so I don't make a boo boo.

kahaneloyalist:
The Rabbanim who must be respected are those within the Torah world i.e. Orthodox(which includes Chasidut) other "rabbis" who do not deserve the title like the reform, conservative, and Neturai Karta are liars who mislead the people, they should be abused as they work constantly to tear down the Torah.

newman:

--- Quote from: kahaneloyalist on August 30, 2007, 11:06:55 PM ---The Rabbanim who must be respected are those within the Torah world i.e. Orthodox(which includes Chasidut) other "rabbis" who do not deserve the title like the reform, conservative, and Neturai Karta are liars who mislead the people, they should be abused as they work constantly to tear down the Torah.

--- End quote ---

Thanks.

What about the satmar lot?

kahaneloyalist:
While I have heard a recording of Rabbi Kahane zt'l hy'd showing respect to the Satmar Rav chaim disagrees and says they are beyond the pale. In this as in all things I try to follow the Rav so I show them respect so long as they do wish harm upon other Jews as some of them do.

jdl4ever:
In my opinion, according to R' Kahane Zs'l if you think an Orthodox Rabbi said something blatantly against the Torah and have a good argument you can say that you think he is wrong and criticize the statement or decision that you think is wrong.  Not only that but you are obligated to speak out according to the Rav and to not be a blind follower perpetuating distortions of the Torah with your silence. But you have to show them respect on a personal level and not curse them out or call them names.  But you can curse out their decision if it is really evil as long as you don't menchan the Rabbi by name as the Rav did. 

If a Rabbi says something that has its basis in a former unsolved dispute among Rabbinical commentaries and you think the other side is correct, you must respect the opposing Rabbis opinion since he has a basis for his beliefs. 

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