--- In [email protected], "Patrick Gillam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- sparaig wrote: > > > > If you check the original story by Jesus,the context was someone > > trying to *goad* you into violence. > > Um, I checked it and got this: > > You have heard that it was said, "An eye for an eye and > a tooth for a tooth." But I say to you, Do not resist one > who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, > turn to him the other also; and if any one would sue you > and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well; and > if any one forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. > > Matthew 5.38-41 > > See similar teachings from other religions at > > http://tinyurl.com/n2ovc >
He doesn't say anything about letting yourself be truely harmed either. Cheek slaps, clothes and a little extra exercise might not mean what everyone thinks it does... JohnY To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
