Originally posted by @bigdoggproblemSomeone slapping your face is not a lethal attack.
Maybe it is not a contradiction. Still, I'd appreciate at least a link to explain why "turning the other cheek" does not rule out lethal self-defense.
Turning the other cheek is a demonstration of moral strength in that you have the self discipline to not simply react in retribution by slapping the offenders face. Moral courage and self disipline are marks of strength, not weakness. Whereas pride and moral cowardess are attributes of weakness, not strength.
If you can take a hit, or an insult or false accusation without mindlessly lashing back, it means you are not a cowardly whimp who feels the need to prove his manhood.
Originally posted by @vivifyThe Bible says to turn the other cheek, however, it does not mention blowing their heads off. 😛
Violence due to self defense isn't a contradiction in the bible. "Turn the other cheek" doesn't mean don't defend yourself; people get that wrong.
The bible tells Christians to "carry a dagger" to protect themselves. And that's a New Testament quote.
Originally posted by @lemon-limeThere are more verses than that on pacifism. "Do not repay evil for evil" comes to mind. I interpret the phrase "turn the other cheek" less literally and more metaphorically.
Someone slapping your face is not a lethal attack.
Turning the other cheek is a demonstration of moral strength in that you have the self discipline to not simply react in retribution by slapping the offenders face. Moral courage and self disipline are marks of strength, not weakness. Whereas pride and moral cowardess are attributes of weakness, not s ...[text shortened]... sly lashing back, it means you are not a cowardly whimp who feels the need to prove his manhood.