Turning the other cheek is a response to getting slapped - an insult. Ignoring an insult is a sign of strength and maturity. When faced with an assault, you have a moral imperative to defend both yourself and others. People forget that Christ ordered his disciples to sell their cloaks and purchase a sword.
Such an excellent post that it should be posted again. THANK YOU for writing it.
39 posted on 01/11/2009 9:16:38 AM PST by Finny
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