Editing Debate (section)

'''Debate''' is a term for a discourse conducted between two sides holding opposing positions.

Throughout Jewish history, there were many times when Jews were forced to conduct various debates with representatives of other religions and the like (especially in Christian countries), to prove the truth of Judaism, while they were under threat that if they lost the debate, they would be forced to convert to Christianity. Great Jewish sages stood against representatives of the church and rejected their claims outright.

Unlike a true debate whose purpose is to clarify the truth, and in Chassidus it is explained why truth is specifically clarified through debate, the Rebbe warned against entering into debates that generally cause more harm than benefit.