IAN
The problem is that they didn't write down the whole message. The full saying is,
"If a man smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the left also. And if he
smite thee on the left also, knock the shit out of him." This can easily be
verified by his tirade in the temple.
>
> So, yes, I can draw comparisons between your actions and statements,
> and the stated positions of Jesus. Just as if a muslim started
> boozing it up and created a "graven image" of an animal, I could point
> out that these actions are contrary to the teachings of his recognized
> messanger of God.
>
> I'll give you this: calling someone stupid really isn't that big a
> deal. Unless (and this is a big unless) you worship someone who told
> you not to do it! I'd also like to remind you that I did remark how
> people in both camps seemed kinda mean-spirited, it wasn't simply a
> barb aimed at xians. I don't want to make a big deal out of the whole
> thing, but I cannot and will not feel dumb or embarrassed for
> suggesting a little civility.
>
> If that does not make sense to you, I'm at a loss for a way to explain
> it to you.
>
> peace,
> John Phipps