an "eye for an eye"?
or
"turn the other cheek"?
2007-02-01 14:44:32 · 25 answers · asked by r~@~w 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I like Gandhi's theory: "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind."
2007-02-01 14:47:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
An "eye for an eye" is Old Testament. We live in the New Testament times and therefore are supposed to "turn the other cheek". I certainly hope that I am able to do so most if not all of the time. Have a great evening.
Eds
2007-02-01 22:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by Eds 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, it helps to use context. Jesus said, "You have heard it said, 'an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth', but I say to you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also." Matthew 5:38-39
Jesus was saying that "an eye for an eye" is what most ppl believed to be the right way of dealing with others; in other words, most ppl believed in revenge. But Jesus was saying that although that's what they had always heard, that He was telling them the exact opposite--to turn the other cheek and love your enemies.
2007-02-01 22:51:22 · answer #3 · answered by peachy78 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Lord will sort out the "eye for an eye" part, but there are many types of cristians, not all will turn the other cheek, some will defend.
2007-02-01 23:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by Ghost Rider 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn the other cheek. Eye for an eye is old testament.
2007-02-01 22:50:11 · answer #5 · answered by A follower of Christ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If its in the name of Christ than it's turn the other cheek. But if it's personal betwix me and you than its eye for an eye.
2007-02-01 22:53:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
God will justify with an "eye for an eye"
but humans should "turn the other cheek".
2007-02-01 22:46:39 · answer #7 · answered by ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Turn the other cheek.
2007-02-01 22:54:18 · answer #8 · answered by Phoebe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
an eye for an eye Jesus said is the old way now I tell you do not do wrong for wrong If someone slaps your right cheek turn your cheek and let them slap your left.I tell you this Love God with all your heart soul mind and body and love thy neighbor as you do yourself.The old way has passed away.If you do these two you have obeyed all the commandments.
2007-02-01 22:52:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The "Eye for an Eye" line has long since been taken out of contexts of what it truely means.
It is written that Jesus says in the book of Romans,"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves but rather give place unto wrath,for it is written"VENGEANCE IS MINE,I WILL REPAY saith the Lord".
Perfect example of this is capital punishment.
Executing criminals is not justice but rather pure vengeance of which has nothing really to do with having justice be done whatsoever.
2007-02-01 23:02:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An eye for an eye is for justice.
Turn the other cheek is for grace.
It's both, heathen.
2007-02-01 22:55:52 · answer #11 · answered by Bob L 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋