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I think we've (or maybe only I have) mischaracterized Jesus' call to turn the other cheek as weak, as rolling over, as a rejection of the duty of self-defense (8th commandment).
In the man Jesus Christ, both Justice and Mercy meet together. Perfect Justice satisfied and yet graciously done in our place--the classic doctine of "penal substitionary atonement." So I think it must be something deeper than a denial of one's individual rights.
Hear me out.
If the first slap incurs a debt of retributive justice--meaning that, in the terms of 'eye for an eye', the offender is now due a slap from the offended in order to even the scales, then it seems to make more sense that Christ's exemplary call is to have the offended party pay off the debt of the offender. "The chastisement that brought *us* peace was laid upon *him* and by *his* stripes *we* are healed."
That is not weakness. That is both justice satisfied and an exhibition of overwhelming grace toward the offender--a display of immovable love that ought to make him ashamed. Strength magnfied beyond one's self.
[Romans 12:20-2](http://blb.org/kjv/rom/12/20-21/), KJV
(I think I first heard this interpretation from William Ian Miller in his fascinating book, Eye for an Eye.)
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While I’m not a pacifist in all situations, modern Christians are FAR too willing to use violence to resolve both real and perceived problems. I agree that Christians are called to forgive rather than seek the retributive justice we may be due.
I would go so far as to say that violence is only called for in instances where a person poses an active threat to innocent persons or property. Christian justice after an attack on person or property should be limited to restitution if the offending party is willing to remain a part of the community or exclusion/exile if they are not.
That closing paragraph:
Christian nationalists dream of going back to an earlier era, a time when civics and faith seemed inseparable. The response of the Christian anarchist is, "You're not going back far enough." 
I’m usually inclined to dunk on Reason magazine, but I appreciated this article.
https://reason.com/2023/06/18/before-there-was-christian-nationalism-there-was-christian-anarchism
No king but Christ
I’ve heard that this upgrade has something to do with the undeniable attractiveness of the Internal Revenue Service, can you please elaborate?
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Ha now it will live forever on my private node.
nostr:npub1h8nk2346qezka5cpm8jjh3yl5j88pf4ly2ptu7s6uu55wcfqy0wq36rpev great episode, I hope this becomes a series. Hopefully after a few episodes of that Bob picks up on the subtle Nostr references.
Getting towards the end there’s a point where the intro plays and the audio starts over again, right around 1:01:45. It’s impacting the Fountain audio, but I’m not having it happen on Spotify.
nostr:npub1h8nk2346qezka5cpm8jjh3yl5j88pf4ly2ptu7s6uu55wcfqy0wq36rpev great episode, I hope this becomes a series. Hopefully after a few episodes of that Bob picks up on the subtle Nostr references.
What is your view of direct and credible threats of violence?
If an armed man tells you that he’s going to kill you and begins advancing in your direction, at what point are you justified in defending yourself?
Similarly, what if a man in charge of a group of armed men tells you that he’s instructed his group to kill you, at what point are you justified in defending yourself? Additionally, from whom are you justified in defending yourself?
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#baby
#nostrbaby 
nostr:npub1jrx2fk666k5nt8vgak9xwyxlgcwh8fl9rvpwvvcpdthuqkcnptrqdfhtaq and I buy from Amos Miller and have been to his farm. What’s happening to him shouldn’t be happening to anyone.
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We need some more of his incredible butter. Let’s place another order soon.
Maybe! It certainly happened sometime. At the doctors office we found out that she’s grown 4 inches since birth (early Nov).
Little one is doing great! She was asleep for an incredibly long time yesterday, I think over 12 hours straight.
Do you think capital controls will backfire for the state like in Nigeria?