Your sin is my sin

Hi,

"The practice of compelling people to follow Torah is a product of the principle that 'All Jews are responsible for each other'; one who would violate the law would harm others and the entity as a whole. Thus the court should compel and judge one who violates Gd's commands. Otherwise, it would be inappropriate to intervene in another's relationship with his Creator."

(R' Meir Simcha haKohen of Dvinsk, Meshech Chachmah to Shemot 24:3)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

Religious coercion, or assistance in developing your better self?

Hi,

"We confiscate assets from those who have vowed to bring burnt offerings or celebration offerings [if they delay fulfilling their vows].

"Even though the offering will not be acceptable [lit. 'atone'] without his agreement, per Vayyikra 1:3 which says 'according to his desire,' nonetheless, we compel him until he says, 'I desire.'"

(Mishnah, Arachin 5:6)

Have a great day,
Mordechai