Turning the other cheek is for a slap. Not for a murderer or being overun.
Jesus had a different agenda to me. I'm not Jesus.
How is this for a supportive quote or two
"All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved."
Matthew 10:22
"A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.
In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;
he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth.
In his law the islands will put their hope."
Isiah 42:3,4
What do you think christians are meant to be ?
A bunch of wimpering apologetics ?
"I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God. But he who disowns me before men will be disowned before the angels of God.
Luke 12:8,9
We are mean to be out there. wearing crosses, giving thanks before every meal wherever we eat.
Protecting the vulnerable.
People like this : Estimates of the death toll varied from 175 to 500.
"Their aim is to annihilate us, to create trouble and kill all the Yazidis because we are not Muslims," said Abu Saeed, a grey-bearded old man in Kahtaniya.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/2/story.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10458327
End rant. Thanks gavin and oceans. God bless you both