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Quotes from Seventy faces: articles of faith — Norman Lamm

born 1927 United States

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In Judaism, there are 613 biblical commandments, and the Talmud says that the chief commandment of all is study.

Seventy faces: articles of faith (2002)

Judaism is an intellectually based religion, and the single most important theme is that of study.

Seventy faces: articles of faith (2002)

No religious position is loyally served by refusing to consider annoying theories which may well turn out to be facts.

Seventy faces: articles of faith (2002)

Mutual commitment to ideals -- yes; the stifling of all dissenting notions -- no.

Seventy faces: articles of faith (2002)

This principle of unity of the whole along with respect for individual differences is symbolized … in the Mishkan, the Tabernacle.

Seventy faces: articles of faith (2002)

Group action -- yes; group thinking -- no

Seventy faces: articles of faith (2002)

… a moral consideration of the utmost importance for us: we must respect individual differences, yet we must coordinate, work together, and act as one.

Seventy faces: articles of faith (2002)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Norman Lamm (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.