While nature runs on certain principles (which are also subject to change according to need – hence schar v’onesh: rain, brachos, etc.), science are theories about those principles. Some of those theories have been well established over time, but many others are relatively new and are updated and debunked every few decades.

Scientists try to convince us that whatever they say is “science” and factual, but we know that isn’t the case.

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“Other practices” may indeed prove to be safer and being that we have a mitzvah of vnishmartem es nafshosechem it would be smart to be an educated consumer.

Regarding “Yes, but” wrote in point 2 – “does Torah mention a degree?”.

The Halacha is that if a casualty results from a mistake by the doctor, the doctor is responsible unless the doctor has Reshus Beis-Din to practice medicine.

Acharonim Paskin that today Reshus Beis-Din would apply if the doctor has a degree or not.

So yes, according to Torah a degree in medicine does carry weight.

Nice Rebbe Responsa still around!

A while back, you would publish booklets, which I would look forward to downloading and reading every Shabbos. It was very informative and inspiring.

I would love it if you could start making them again.

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he’s probably referring to the over-generalization in the article, attacking this big boogie man called…”SCIENCE”. no distinctions were made between the natural science, social sciences, and the formal sciences.

its very hard to get the Nafka-Minah this way…

How did you find that in the article? I reread it several times and could not find anything to that effect.

one more question: if the sun circles the earth, should i stop taking my prescription medication?

If you just want the truth, you wouldn’t be reading the news… Hashem runs the world and most news that is reported doesn’t have practical relevance to the reader.

People read news because they are after all affected by olam hasheker. It’s therefore interesting (and perhaps even noteworthy for them) when the velt aligns with the emes of Torah.

A proof the Rebbe often uses (in a number of areas, including letters about shleimus haaretz) that Torah lends more credence to science that science itself does, as we consider it pikuach nefesh enough to break Shabbos on the suggestion of a doctor.
Instead of accusing others, ensure that your claims are actually based on what the Rebbe says and not your preconceived notions.

Rabbi, you’re my hero. thanks for speaking sense!!

Most people on Anash don’t have smartphones in line with the rabbonim’s guidelines on using technology.

When will your website launch?

With all due respect, what exactly is the point of this article (for Anash or anyone)?

That some (probably unknown to most readers) scientists said something which is in line with similar statements made by the Rebbe is meant to bring out what point exactly?

There were other scientists (and laymen) as well who said/wrote similarly. So what? The Rebbe’s words on the topic are logical and stand on their own, even for a non-Chossid, and bringing to the attention that also some guy out there agrees with these truths is utterly meaningless (at best).

Pesach Schmerling

1) The Rebbe said that the reason is because TORAH says they have ability to heal.
2) As in any area, you need to be an educated consumer. You need not follow blindly anything said by someone with a degree (does Torah mention a degree?).
3) If there is a supposed bias, you need to be extra wary. That is why the Rebbe recommended asking a “rofei yedid” – a doctor who is a friend.

https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/435104/jewish/The-Rebbe-on-Science.htm

Thank you!