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From: Russell Hendel <rhendel@saber.towson.edu> Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 21:30:50 -0500 (EST) Subject: Source for SHITUF **NOT** Being Idolatry ? My many Thanks to Kochav who in v33n68 gives about half a dozen sources for declaring ShITUF (Combining belief in one God with intermediaries) as Idolatry even for Noachides. My question is this--I know about the AUTHORITIES but I know of no REASONS. Does anyone know of ANY defense for any group (Jew or Non Jew) by which the deification of a human being (even in combination with belief in one God) should NOT be considered full fledged idolatry. Again I am looking for REASONS not AUTHORITIES Thanks Russell Jay Hendel; Phd ASA Dept of Math; Towson Moderator Rashi is Simple http://www.RashiYomi.Com/calendar.htm CHECK OUT THE NEW CALENDAR