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==Internet== | ==Internet== | ||
# Some hold that using the Internet is permissible. <ref>{{NoSource}} </ref> | # Some hold that using the Internet is permissible. <ref>{{NoSource}} </ref> | ||
# It goes without saying, that one may not use or browse sites that contain content forbidden by Jewish law such as | # It goes without saying, that one may not use or browse sites that contain content forbidden by Jewish law such as pornography or even immodesty. <ref>{{NoSource}}. See [http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/793049/Rabbi_Eli_Pielet/Asu_Seyag_Latorah_-_Shemira_Me'issur_Histaklus Rabbi Eli Pielet] regarding how must one must distance oneself from looking at immodest images. </ref> | ||
==Arguments against a complete ban== | ==Arguments against a complete ban== | ||
# The internet is a tool, which has | # The internet is a tool, which has potential dangers but at the same time can be used for constructive and positive activities.<ref>[http://koltorah.org/ravj/Introduction%20to%20Internet%20Chatting.htm Rabbi Yuval Cherlow’s argument against a ban] #1.</ref> | ||
# Banning the internet would be viewed as a barrier between Jewish Law and the rest of the world. Additionally, by forbidding the internet, Halacha would be seen as a forbidding agent that offers no alternative.<ref>[http://koltorah.org/ravj/Introduction%20to%20Internet%20Chatting.htm Rabbi Yuval Cherlow’s argument against a ban] #2.</ref> | # Banning the internet would be viewed as a barrier between Jewish Law and the rest of the world. Additionally, by forbidding the internet, Halacha would be seen as a forbidding agent that offers no alternative.<ref>[http://koltorah.org/ravj/Introduction%20to%20Internet%20Chatting.htm Rabbi Yuval Cherlow’s argument against a ban] #2.</ref> | ||
# Just as it is required to offer rebuke when it will be heard, so too it is required not to offer rebuke when it won’t be listened to.<ref>Gemara Yevamot 65b. See further at the [[Mitzvah of Rebuke]] page.</ref> Given that many people use the internet, a sweeping ban may encourage people to ignore the rulings of our Rabbis. On the other hand, due to the dangers of the internet, one shouldn’t be shy about teaching what the torah demands of us.<ref>[http://koltorah.org/ravj/Introduction%20to%20Internet%20Chatting.htm Rabbi Yuval Cherlow’s argument against a ban] #3.</ref> | # Just as it is required to offer rebuke when it will be heard, so too it is required not to offer rebuke when it won’t be listened to.<ref>Gemara Yevamot 65b. See further at the [[Mitzvah of Rebuke]] page.</ref> Given that many people use the internet, a sweeping ban may encourage people to ignore the rulings of our Rabbis. On the other hand, due to the dangers of the internet, one shouldn’t be shy about teaching what the torah demands of us.<ref>[http://koltorah.org/ravj/Introduction%20to%20Internet%20Chatting.htm Rabbi Yuval Cherlow’s argument against a ban] #3.</ref> | ||
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==Internet Chat Rooms== | ==Internet Chat Rooms== | ||
# The main medium by which man creates a network of communication and relationships is speech and writing. While these oppurtunities offer powerful toolds in society, there are potential hazards. The potential dangers include forbidden speech such as slander, gossip, and hurtful speech as well as wasting | # The main medium by which man creates a network of communication and relationships is speech and writing. While these oppurtunities offer powerful toolds in society, there are potential hazards. The potential dangers include forbidden speech such as slander, gossip, and hurtful speech as well as wasting precious time. <Ref>[http://koltorah.org/ravj/Introduction%20to%20Internet%20Chatting.htm Rabbi Yuval Cherlow] introduces his discussion of using internet chat rooms by highlighting the benefits and importance of human conversation. </ref> | ||
# It is important to note that internet chat rooms carry with it inherent dangers, which are less prevelant in other forms of human communication. These dangers include: false identities, breakdown of modesty, interactions with sexual perverts, and waste of valuable “free” time. <Ref>[http://koltorah.org/ravj/Introduction%20to%20Internet%20Chatting.htm Rabbi Yuval Cherlow] identifies these four potential dangers that are more prevelant in internet chat rooms than regular everyday conversations.</ref> | # It is important to note that internet chat rooms carry with it inherent dangers, which are less prevelant in other forms of human communication. These dangers include: false identities, breakdown of modesty, interactions with sexual perverts, and waste of valuable “free” time. <Ref>[http://koltorah.org/ravj/Introduction%20to%20Internet%20Chatting.htm Rabbi Yuval Cherlow] identifies these four potential dangers that are more prevelant in internet chat rooms than regular everyday conversations.</ref> | ||
# Because of the potential dangers, it is important to review and implement the Jewish guidelines as to how to converse with others in an appropriate and constructive manner. See the halacha’s of not [[embarrassing others]], [[hurtful speech]], [[vile speech]], [[gossip]], [[lying]], and [[wasting time]]. <ref>[http://koltorah.org/ravj/Introduction%20to%20Internet%20Chatting.htm Rabbi Yuval Cherlow's halachic guidelines for the internet] #3</ref> | # Because of the potential dangers, it is important to review and implement the Jewish guidelines as to how to converse with others in an appropriate and constructive manner. See the halacha’s of not [[embarrassing others]], [[hurtful speech]], [[vile speech]], [[gossip]], [[lying]], and [[wasting time]]. <ref>[http://koltorah.org/ravj/Introduction%20to%20Internet%20Chatting.htm Rabbi Yuval Cherlow's halachic guidelines for the internet] #3</ref> | ||
