I have come to the conclusion that republicans

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42. I don't interpret that scripture the same way you do.

Though I have no problem with you believing that is what I mean. I assume you interpret Matthew 5:38 (turn the other cheek) as meaning one should not defend themselves if attacked. There are several interpretations of that as well. I agree with this one. You are of course free to disagree:

"At the time of Jesus, striking someone deemed to be of a lower class with the back of the hand was used to assert authority and dominance.[3] If the persecuted person "turned the other cheek," the discipliner was faced with a dilemma. The left hand was used for unclean purposes, so a back-hand strike on the opposite cheek would not be performed.[4] The other alternative would be a slap with the open hand as a challenge or to punch the person, but this was seen as a statement of equality. Thus, by turning the other cheek the persecuted was in effect demanding equality."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turn_the_other_cheek