 The letter included the assertion that Soloveitchik believed Schneerson to have been worthy of being Messiah, that the Chabad position that Schneerson was the Messiah could not be dismissed as heretical, and cited a number of sources to demonstrate that he could be the Messiah.The letter also attacked Chabad's critics, and praised Chabad's works.Many messianists believe that Soloveichik defended their position and bring him as a source to back up their arguments.