The Weight of Ink

by Rachel Kadish

Truth-telling is a luxury for those whose lives aren’t at risk.

The saving of a life is equal in merit to the saving of the world. So it is said, he who saves one life saves a world.

“Do you wonder, ever,” said Ester quietly, “whether our own will alters anything? Or whether we’re determined to be as we are by the very working of the world?”

Questioning if everything is predetermined, like by god

It is not for us to stone the sinner, for we are not the holy ones who dwelt in the desert, but to trust in God to punish or forgive. Write these words, Ester.” The rabbi’s voice shook. “Write, The exile you force on him will be his death.”

This resontes with an agonostic. Because i view ppl of religious faith often crucify others for having heresy Of even the slightest. Such extreme rigidity leads to the extreme divide. Only if people are similar to the rabbi's understanding that his faithful devotion or his belief doesnt give him the right to determijne another's fate