non-violence – Bible Q

Does turning the other cheek mean that you shouldn’t protect your family?

Answered by BibleQ . April 18, 2011 - 9:58 pm

Jesus says: But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. (Mat 5:39) Taken at face value, this says that if someone wants to hurt you, you should not resist. (See also John 18:36, Rom 12:19-21, […]

Is it OK to kill if it saves lives?

Answered by BibleQ . April 12, 2010 - 8:58 am 7

A Christian author once wrote the following, which may be useful to start this answer with: The question is sometimes asked: “What would you do if you saw someone attacking a member of your family?” A simple answer to this question is by no means easy. Shield the person attacked? Restrain the attacker, using as […]

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Does turning the other cheek mean that you shouldn’t protect your family?

Is it OK to kill if it saves lives?

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