> > > 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 > > > > 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... > > Hey, I like that interpretation. Forbearance and forgiveness > only apply to slapping, the taking of clothing and forced > marches of one mile. In all other slights, Christians are > free to kick ass. > > Oh yeah, and to crucifiction. Jesus asked forgiveness of those > who crucified him. Otherwise, somebody messes with you, > put him down.
LOL. Wonderful exchange, Patrick. Anyone can interpret scripture any way they want to. But the bottom line of almost all such "interpretations" is that it enables people to say, "See...God/Jesus/Mohammed/Krishna/Buddha/ whatever *ssid* that what *I* do is correct...so there!" Christians *re*interpret Christ because it's fuckin' *inconvenient* to live life the way he said it should be lived. Hindus *re*interpret their scriptures because it's fuckin' *inconvenient* to live the way they say live should be lived. Bunch of wimps, if you ask me. :-) 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/
