On Wed, Mar 07, 2007 at 01:47:12PM -0800, Paul Johnson wrote: > Roberto C. Sanchez wrote: > > > The instruction by Jesus to turn the other cheek was directed at > > individuals. Paul lays out the guidelines for government in Romans 13 > > and in other places as well. It is the responsibility of rulers to look > > after their people. There are many comparisons made with a shepher > > protecting his flock against attacking wolves. In that case, if the > > shepherd does nothing, he has failed in his duties. > > There's a basic concept you're missing here: That also describes society. > Government is society's sheppard. > You are the one missing the concept. What you say is exactly *why* it is wrong for the government to turn the entire country's other cheek instead of defending the nation and/or retaliating.
Regards, -Roberto -- Roberto C. Sanchez http://people.connexer.com/~roberto http://www.connexer.com
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