I cringe whenever I see someone lose his or her temper. I hate to see a parent yell at a child or a boss admonish his or her workers. My revulsion is immediate, and I have always considered my revulsion to be a good trait. There are many quotes from the Torah and the Talmud condemning anger. Recently, however, I have begun to wonder.
Anger is a normal reaction, as natural and honest as sympathy or fear.
Though it may be ugly to see someone lose their temper, perhaps those of us who avoid getting angry are really engaged in an subtle form of escapism. The trouble is, however, that this passage does not exist. This brings us to our current Pardes issue. The answer is crucial. The future of our society is at stake.