--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Patrick Gillam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- jyouells2000 wrote: > > > > > 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.
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