An influential former chief rabbi of Israel has caused controversy by saying its soldiers fall in action because they do not observe Jewish law.
Ovadia Yosef, spiritual leader of the orthodox Jewish party Shas, said God helped soldiers when they “believe and pray” and they did not get killed.
“It is specifically those religious people who are close to him that have been hurt by the comments. Secular people don’t pay much attention to him anyway,” said Eli Ben-Shem – head of a support group for the families of fallen soldiers.
As it should be.
what’s the difference between this joker and Jerry Falwell blaming 9/11 on gays in the military (as opposed to the hate-filled cabal of psychopaths known as al queda that actually carried out the attack)?
religious leaders are prone to make callous and heinous remarks, that’s why we should never let them gain control of the government.
Actually, no one who disagrees with me should be allowed to gain control of the government.
Ah, ridiculous religious extremists of every kind make such stupid statements…
I fall over every time I see one of these nutballs preaching in front of an enormous image of – themselves.
I think this Rabbi has seen too many Seinfeld episodes.
Even faithful people in Jewish writings died in war. Why does he believe they receive special protection now?
If he is so Holy and secure in his faith give him a rifle and put him on patrol. Frak’n hypocrite.
I second Improbus’ motion!
>>Joda
Watch the profanity, Pedro.
OK,
For every religious leader who says this…
SEND them to the front lines…
#12
Just to balance things, Jesus was a skinny gay guy with fabulous abs who liked to hang up with burly men and skanky women.
Pedro’s very presence is profane