Is a declaration of belief in an idol, without worshiping it, a form of idolatry for which one is liable? What about giving honor to an idol, but without technically worshiping it? And is worshiping it in order to mock it praiseworthy or completely unacceptable?

If one worships an idol in a manner different from the way it is normally worshiped, is he liable?

If one worships an idol in a manner different from the way it is normally worshiped, is he liable?

If one worships an idol in a manner different from the way it is normally worshiped, is he liable?

What must one do upon hearing someone blaspheme G-d's name? Is vigilante action valid when it comes to someone who hears blasphemy? (PLEASE NOTE: ANY CONCLUSIONS NOTED IN THIS PODCAST ARE NOT PRACTICAL HALACHA; THEY ARE ONLY A THEORETICAL DISCUSSION OF THE HALACHIC ISSUES AS MAIMONIDES PRESENTED THEM. THERE IS NO PLACE FOR VIGILANTE ACTION IN PRACTICE.)

What must one do upon hearing someone blaspheme G-d's name? Is vigilante action valid when it comes to someone who hears blasphemy? (PLEASE NOTE: ANY CONCLUSIONS NOTED IN THIS PODCAST ARE NOT PRACTICAL HALACHA; THEY ARE ONLY A THEORETICAL DISCUSSION OF THE HALACHIC ISSUES AS MAIMONIDES PRESENTED THEM. THERE IS NO PLACE FOR VIGILANTE ACTION IN PRACTICE.)

What must one do upon hearing someone blaspheme G-d's name? Is vigilante action valid when it comes to someone who hears blasphemy? (PLEASE NOTE: ANY CONCLUSIONS NOTED IN THIS PODCAST ARE NOT PRACTICAL HALACHA; THEY ARE ONLY A THEORETICAL DISCUSSION OF THE HALACHIC ISSUES AS MAIMONIDES PRESENTED THEM. THERE IS NO PLACE FOR VIGILANTE ACTION IN PRACTICE.)

What is blasphemy in Jewish law? What happens to a blasphemer?

What is blasphemy in Jewish law? What happens to a blasphemer?

What is blasphemy in Jewish law? What happens to a blasphemer?