Sanity Check Posted 11 hours ago (edited) Quote You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth. But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. -Matthew 5:38-40 This verse needs to be covered more in 2025. The context here is being held at gunpoint by a thief intending to steal ones possessions. Jesus advises not to resist under circumstances where many might lose their lives by refusing to hand their possessions over. It is not and never was intended to endorse pacifism as is seen here: Quote He (Jesus) said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. -Luke 22:36 Edited 11 hours ago by Sanity Check 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted 11 hours ago I’m no bible scholar and would like to know what this means. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surya Posted 11 hours ago (edited) I see it as this: think of Hercules vs. Hydra, right. If you cut one of the necks of, another one grows out. You kill the Sith Lord, the apprentice takes over. You need to hit it in the heart. Love conquers all. That said, Christ came with a sword after all. If you see evil being permitted against yourself or someone else, and it is in your power to stop it, stop it. But we need to be careful not to become the evil we try to overcome. Edited 11 hours ago by Surya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
