Why is refraining from speaking Lashon Hara (gossip) so difficult?

by James L. Brooks
Why is refraining from speaking Lashon Hara (gossip) so difficult?

Published: January 7, 2012

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(4) Anonymous, January 12, 2012 6:40 PM

There are no immediate negative consequences; people are often not aware, or choose to ignore its severity.

(3) Jack, January 11, 2012 4:17 AM

Misleading

This clip is misleading about the laws of Loshon Hara. The two examples that she gives for wanting to reveal the gossip -- "it's like someone is going to shoot you in the head" and "the boat you're on is a bad boat" -- would actually be PERMITTED to say the loshon hara, in order to save a person from danger.

(2) David, January 10, 2012 10:56 PM

and then those with a soul feel very bad about it........ Ouch!

(1) Anonymous, January 9, 2012 2:56 PM

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THESE???

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