[moralestapia]

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[tomhow]

You could educate the audience, rather than commenting like this. People are here to have curious conversations.

Please don't sneer, including at the rest of the community.

https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

[moralestapia]

Hmm, I meant that in an "it's off-topic" way but you're right, the wording comes across quite harsh.

[d3ckard]

Thanks for that comment, as it encouraged me to read a wikipedia article on the subject, which was very interesting.

Link for others: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turning_the_other_cheek

[tptacek]

It mostly does. There's a deeper meaning to it, but it's still also about nonviolence.

[moralestapia]

As with everything, it's open to interpretation, but you don't turn your other cheek expecting to be hit again; it's meant to signal defiance not resignation.

[tptacek]

I guess, but "defiance" can mean anything, and the passage is telling you not to resist. It's about not participating in a violent conflict to begin with. It's definitely not "I f'ing dare you to try that again".