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Did you know the phrase turn the other cheek means to offer up your other cheek for the assailant to slap?

Posted - June 23, 2018
Tag : Turn the other cheek

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  • Yep, that's why that admonition to love those who spitefully use you is so difficult to stay in line with. I've always been a man that's willing to find a diplomatic solution, but if I get physically attacked, the fight's on.
      June 23, 2018 2:34 PM MDT
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  • 13071
    I know what you mean. I am no Jesus when it comes to hitting back someone who just hit me. ;)
      June 23, 2018 2:35 PM MDT
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  • 10617
    Yeah, but when you pull your pants down to offer that cheek, someone usually calls the cops.  (FYI - claiming that you were simply turning the other cheek won't get you out of an indecent exposure citation.)
      June 23, 2018 2:55 PM MDT
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  • 13071
    Yes, but if you turned the other cheek, and got assaulted again, you can get the assailant on two assault charges.
      June 23, 2018 3:10 PM MDT
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  • 53498

      Yes, I already knew that. 

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      June 23, 2018 6:11 PM MDT
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  • 17584
    Yes.  This is from the teachings of Christ.
      June 24, 2018 3:43 PM MDT
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  • 22891
    no but now i do
      June 29, 2018 3:47 PM MDT
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