Moral Impasse

Moral impasses are situations in which the decision-maker must consider two or more moral values or duties but can only honor one of them; thus, violating at least one important moral concern, regardless of the decision.

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Luke 6:31)

“Do on to others what was done to you” (Shemos 5781)

To regret, is to feel sorry someone’s sad, wrong or committed mistake; to criticize, is to point out faults in a disapproving way; to denounce, is to reject, or call something out as being bad; to deplore, is to express strong regret, and disapproval; to blame, is to accuse of a fault or wrong; while, to condemn, is to sentence someone to a punishment; whereas, to praise, is to express approval or esteem; and to admire, is to regard with respect or agreement.

To this end pick the moral suitable most to the following stances:

• I .......... HIM for permitting
• I .......... the World for its unresponsiveness
• I .......... the Disunited Nations for their fumbling
• I .......... the States for their aiding and abetting
• I .......... the Allies for their hypocrisy
• I .......... the Heads of Religions for their ambivalence
• I .......... the Occupying Government for its impunity
• I .......... the Territory Authorities for its corruption
• I .......... the Settlers for their abuses
• I .......... the Villagers for their surrender
• I .......... the Occupying Forces for their atrocities
• I .......... the Militants for their resistance

“For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things.” (Proverbs 28:13)

Bear in mind, not only do we sometimes condemn others when they do not deserve it, but we sometimes condemn others when we know they do not deserve it…

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Food for thought!