Editing The Eternal Life of the Rebbe (section)

==== Torah's Determinations Versus World Reality ====
The reason for holding to these explanations as explained in Torah sources, when reality to our eyes appears contradictory - is because the truths brought in Torah have the power to determine reality, even when our eyes see differently. This matter is explained in several places in Torah, and emphasized in Chassidic teachings and the Rebbe's teachings.

One of the main Torah commandments - to listen to the words of the Sages - is written in the verse: "Do not deviate from what they tell you right or left," and Chazal interpret this: "even if they tell you right is left and left is right." This means that the words of the Sages have power to determine (and even change) the true reality in the world, even when it appears opposite, and a Jew must believe in their words with complete faith.

The reason for this is because belief in Hashem is not subject to judgment by our intellect and senses. The measure for determining what we should believe and what not is entrusted only to Torah guidance. Accordingly, there are several cases where Torah confronts reality as described by the senses or science, and determines that we must believe Torah's words even in these cases.