2 Proof from Tzaddikim

For this proof, I could have theoretically chosen any of the number of Tzaddikim who lived in our generation, who were able to perform miracles. However, as being a Lubavitcher, I chose to bring the Lubavitcher Rebbe as my example, simply because I know the relevant information very well.

It is my belief with regard to miracles stories that each story adds to the certainty that this is something that is really true. Throughout my years, I have heard well over 500 miracle stories, some of them involving close family relatives. I obviously will not send all of them to you, but I recently took the time to go through the videos that JEM put out on their Living Torah program, and compiled a list of the interviews that had a connection to the Rebbe's miracles.

I will ask you to take the time to watch all of them, as afterwards, it will be much easier to relate to the conclusions I have reached.
1. http://www.chabad.org/therebbe/livingtorah/player_cdo/aid/2081431/jewish/The-Decree-is-Over-Part-I.htm and http://www.chabad.org/therebbe/livingtorah/player_cdo/aid/2081437/jewish/The-Decree-is-Over-Part-II.htm – Mr Gimpel Orimland







































41. http://www.chabad.org/therebbe/livingtorah/player_cdo/aid/424357/jewish/Look-Up-A-Professor-in-Your-Field.htm – Prof. Herman Branover

 After all this, I believe that it is pretty hard to escape the conclusion that the Rebbe was able to perform miracles. Which, I suggest, means the following in turn:

1. G-d must exist.

This is especially important with regard to the theory of evolution, that one cannot accept a framework in where evolution sufficiently explains the origin of our universe to the exclusion of G-d’s existence, as that conclusion is clearly false. I say that because I cannot fathom how a human, who is at the end of the day, a mere product of star-dust, can have the ability to over-ride the system, and overpower nature with the mere words of his mouth.

Therefore, G-d must exist, which then leaves us with two options: either to accept evolution together with the Torah and explain the difficult passages as allegorical, or to reject the parts of evolution that go against the Torah - which although being a bold stance to take, is one that I believe can be defended, provided one is very well versed in both areas of Torah and science.

2. The Torah is true.

There are a number of miracle stories that I linked to above, that are connected to Mitzvot in the Torah. For example, stories 2, 12, 27 and 36, are connected to Tefillin and Mezozut. Stories 15 and 16 are connected to keeping Shabbat, Kosher and the Laws of Family Purity.

If the Torah is a man-made document, and is not Divinely inspired, then the act of fixing the mistakes that Tefillin or Mezuzot may have, has as much significance as scribbling on a piece of paper. Why is it then, that people’s problems were resolved after fixing their Tefillin and Mezuzot? If Shabbat and Kashrut are inherently insignificant acts, how is it possible that they were the remedy to the ailments that people had?  

3. Previous generations also had great Tzaddikim, who were also able to perform miracles.

One of the main obstacles in accepting the miraculous accounts recorded in the Torah at face-value, is that they seem too fantastic. It seems too unrealistic to accept the accounts literally. But once we know that people on similar levels do exist, and that some people do have the ability to perform miracles, it comes much easier to accept the Torah’s account. After all, if people that great have lived in our generation, why is it impossible that similar people could have lived in previous generations as well?

The flaw in this proof is that it is not strictly logical. Although somewhat based on logic, it is not a proof that will survive over time (i.e. it will not be relevant in 200 years time, unless at that time there will be other Tzaddikim performing miracles), and it has an emotional element to it. The problem with emotional arguments is that they are inherently not strong arguments – what is one to do when faced with an opposing emotional argument?

Therefore, because of this flaw, there is the next proof, commonly known as the Kuzari proof, which is strictly logical.

1 comment:

  1. JewishRebelJuly 13, 2017 at 8:42 AM

    There are plenty of miracle stories about other religions; how do you determine which religion is right?

    Christian:
    Miracle Healing Leads Muslim to Jesus: http://www1.cbn.com/700club/miracle-healing-leads-muslim-jesus
    Miracle Story - Angel saves boy from drowning at beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5u2D3-WaCw
    Miracles of God - Real Stories, Real People: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77RZN9G9jg8
    Testimony of Miracles Seen By Christian Missionaries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuRSjOlmwHw

    Muslim:
    7 MIND BLOWING MIRACLES OF ALLAH!!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlbPVCkrT2E
    Real Story! Miracle Of Allah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6V-zmkjekI
    Miracle of a Muslim Prisoner - Ahmad Jibril: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvJov4031lw

    Need more??

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