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CK
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Message 13 of 53 (154609)
10-31-2004 2:36 PM
Reply to: Message 12 by One_Charred_Wing
10-31-2004 2:02 PM


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One thing I've noticed is that the whole 'turn the other cheek' and being a servant to your fellow man really works. This is not just my personal experience; a lot of people made the transition from being hot-tempered and forceful to being patient and (somewhat)kind and noticed a difference.
Now here's the thing: By the very laws of nature, that's not supposed to work. The oppressive alpha male dominates, period. So how is it that a kind word and gentle reasoning have gotten me what I wanted?
If you excuse me saying - that bollocks isn't it? - you have hit upon my key problem with dogma, it's not context-specific and sometimes your actions must be.
It's fine in many situations to turn the other cheek and all that, but in some it's inviting suicide. If you are walking home and someone high on drugs tries to knife you to death, turning the other cheek is not really recommended.

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