I'd like to know where it says that tzaddikim experience e/t in a much different manner than us.
My proof is since the ta'amei hamitzos don't differentiate btw a tzaddik and others. Proof by omission.
So then how do you define a Tzaddik? It's simply behavioral?
@AsherO
I just realized that part of our difference with regards to tzadikim may stem from the historical chasidish / non-chasidish saga. (I am guessing you're Chabad)
In that case, I have no doubt you will be able to marshal many sources, but to continue the argument would simply be a continuation of the arguments from the last several hundred years.
Perhaps we can leave it as is? We have different views, both valid, and both worthy of respect (he asks hopefully)?
I find it's ironic that I'm defending the C"C's respect, but I don't feel he was respected in
this post. While I agree that we differ on Hashkafa, I disagree that this is the same 'argument' as has been going on for hundreds of years. I'm confident the Gr"a, or any of the oilomishe gdolim would see things differently than you do.
