Fighting Amalek of Today
Question
I met some people whose idealogies are exactly same as those of Amalek which is depicted in Torah. They made fun of my faith in HaShem. They claimed everything in this world happens by accident, and there is no God.
The problem is that I could not make a stand. I was a coward. How wretched I am! How can I fight with Amalekites? Should I just wait for Moschiach?
Can you give me some useful advice? What shall I do to fight with Amalekites?
Answers
I truly empathize with your dilemma. Unfortunately, there are many, many people in the world who subscribe to the philosophy of Amalek. If the person does not pose a danger, then it might be correct to try and open a dialogue with them to see if there is any way of changing their worldview. If, however, they give the impression that they are threatening, then it is always better to err on the side of caution.
Best wishes from the AskTheRabbi.org Team