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GTM: In relation to a Mamzer [Ed. note: See What is the legal definition of a "mamzer"], why is the child punished for the parents sins?
Rabbi Shlomo Chein: that is a good question. The answer is the child is NOT punished! The child merely suffers a consequence. It is like asking why is a child "punished" for the foolishness of the mother smoking or taking drugs? Obviously the child is not "punished" rather it suffers the consequence of the action
Rabbi Shlomo Chein: so to with a Mamzer - the parents are punished! There are punishments for their action. The child is merely a consequence of their wrong deed
GTM: ooo thank you
Rabbi Shlomo Chein: sure
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