The Ascent (@theascent): "Does Christianity teach weakness? Jesus says if someone hits you to turn the other cheek. Is this not timid, passive, and weak? Well, think of it this way: If someone hits you, and you are too afraid to defend yourself, have you followed Jesus’ command? No. Cowardice cannot…"

Does Christianity teach weakness?

Jesus says if someone hits you to turn the other cheek.

Is this not timid, passive, and weak? Well, think of it this way:

If someone hits you, and you are too afraid to defend yourself, have you followed Jesus’ command?

No.

Cowardice cannot be permitted to masquerade as piety.

Here is the subtle teaching of Jesus:

Turning the Other Cheek is Not Weakness

Mar 24

2:50 PM