In Chaim Potok's book "The Promise," a rabbi discusses the severe implications of lashon hara, which refers to the act of speaking negatively about others. According to this rabbi, the Talmud holds that there is no possibility of atonement for those who engage in this harmful speech, emphasizing the gravity of this sin. Lashon hara can cause significant damage to individuals and communities, which is why it is viewed so seriously...