The obligation to pursue peace (rodef shalom)
Judaism cherishes peace; indeed, the Talmud considers destroying a human life the equivalent of destroying the entire world.
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Judaism's Great Debates »Judaism's Great Debates
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Ch. 5: Is Extremism Ever Justified? »Ch. 5: Is Extremism Ever Justified?
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Competing Values »Competing Values
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The obligation to pursue peace (rodef shalom)
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Peace must be set aside when the life of the nation is threatened. »Peace must be set aside when the life of the nation is threatened.
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